Free-market principles have failed because the demand has been too high and insurers have been losing money since the cost of providing the service of insuring sick people has been much more than they anticipated
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
Natural Law Party Backs Socialist Party Presidential Ticket
Socialist Party Presidential ticket wins ballot-qualified Natural Law Party of Michigan nomination of Emidio “Mimi” Soltysik for President
The Enduring Political Power of French Labor Unions
Strikes, political activism and protests have fueled the power of the French labor movement through time
The Russian Communist Party is Gaining Relevance Again
Nostalgic for good times under the Soviet Union, more are backing the once dominant Russian Communist Party
Coal Lobbyists Battle Global Warming Legislation Amid Decline
The few wealthy owners of mines hire an army of Big Coal lobbyists to save their shrinking industry
Urban and Rural Age Gap Exacerbating Political Discord
Growing age gap between young cities and aging rural regions has changed the political balance
Are We Experiencing a Historic Election Turning Point?
Economic changes are bringing worldwide election turning point as labor trends fluctuate
Rome’s First Female Mayor is From the 5-Star Movement
Rome’s first female mayor Virginia Raggi is from an anti-establishment party looking for change
Verizon Strike Highlights Need For Fair Policies
About 45,000 Verizon workers went on strike last month, making it the largest strike in the U.S. since the last Verizon strike in 2011. Their chief complaints include the outsourcing of jobs, job relocations, healthcare coverage and pay.
GOP Proposal Seeks to Reform Union Voting
Republicans want to reform union voting by introducing renewal votes and holding secret ballots