Inequality is much starker before and after one considers government assistance when comparing America’s income inequality to Western European
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.
Op-Ed: Let’s Steal Black Friday
Seizing Black Friday would extend the front line of worker solidarity to the holiday season and disrupt the business-as-usual zeitgeist. The message would be positive. The effects could be deeply profound. And the new battle cry wouldn’t be bad either for lovers of Latin: Carpe Niger Veneris!
Socialist Party Seeks to Repeat Election Success in U.S.
Socialist Party Seeks Support: Socialist Mayor of Seattle shows major parties fraying at edges
Worldwide Poll: What is Your Political Philosophy
This is a worldwide poll on general categories of political parties. Residents of all countries are invited to vote. Including a party-category here certainly does not imply approval, endorsement or condoning of it.
What’s Going On? Marco Polo, Orwell and Income Equality
Our society is so far removed from the idea of empathy. We always put profits over people. Equality is empty rhetoric to the CEOs & policymakers of our land. Working 80 hours per week doesn’t even guarantee you a place in the middle class.
Will Socialist Bernie Sanders Run for President?
Vermont’s Senator Bernie Sanders Run for President Could Upend Political Balance
Each Will Know His Own
Things would progress faster and further if we would question: WHY do we classify people? Let’s enable, expect and encourage multiplicity while simultaneously acknowledging the marvelous singularity of life.
Seattle Socialist Candidate Could Win Election
Success of Seattle Socialist candidate running to be a city council member would mark big victory for party with little power outside Vermont homebase
Bernie Sanders Socialism in the American South?
Senator Bernie Sanders socialism from rural Vermont aims to bring progressivism to deep South
Modern Times: Actions SPEAK Louder Than Words
The growing demands at the workplace mean human beings, who are not machines, have less time for themselves, for their psychological well-being.