Any healthy country that achieves a high level of gross national happiness can be a model for other countries to emulate. Here are seven problems that prevent Gross National Happiness: the overall happiness of a nation.
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.
Ken Burns Documentary Reveals Roosevelt Personal Story
PBS documentary series to feature the overlooked Teddy Roosevelt personal story and that of his fifth cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt who together had a permanent impact on America and the broader world
Anti-Immigration Murrieta Nasties Battle Besos, Not Borders
When anti-immigration Murrieta militants realized we were at the front of the capitol building, they strutted over to cause trouble. The baldie started to yell, shoving a bullhorn right into our faces; at the same time, he would roar, “don’t touch me; don’t touch me.” He was going berserk.
Unions Behind Labor Day, Worker Safety and Child Working Laws
Industrial Revolution and factory life changed society forever but changes to democratic government are thanks to work of same unions behind Labor Day start
Who Does the Modern Libertarian Party Represent?
Many self-identified supporters portray what the Libertarian Party represents incorrectly
McAllen’s Sacred Heart Leads Efforts Helping Refugee Families
As adjunct activists, we need to remember our collective truth — our nakedness with all its biting candor yet its accurate honesty — and realize that on this earth, we are all in this together: adjunct, dreamer, undocumented — children & parents alike — workers, labor & all unions.
Politicians Clash on How to Teach History in Public School
How should we teach history in public school when so many different opinions exist, even locally?
Vote Scheduled For NY Adjuncts Forming Union
Part-time adjunct professors in New York and elsewhere are ready for change. By moving forward with a full push to unionize they are splitting themselves off from traditional teachers unions that they see as not doing enough for adjuncts.
The Ideal American Society
In this essay the author discusses 6 divergent political and religious groups and the world. What is now happening is the working class is increasingly getting a smaller share of the pie, the middle class is disappearing, and the rich keep getting richer.
Protest to Occupy Fast-Food Restaurants Supporting Workers
Low wages and minimal benefits spark Occupy fast-food protests nationwide as broader push for worker rights and minimum wage increase reaches fevered pitch