Capital city push gaining strength with support from garment workers announced as Cambodia democracy protest leaders seek public support
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.
VIDEO: Benefits and Problems With Social Democracy
Author and philosopher argues problems with social democracy outweigh any potential benefits
Largest Union Leaves South Africa’s ANC Ruling Party
Defection of major union leaves South Africa’s ANC ruling party again rocked by rising opposition
A Conference on Radical Democracy
Creators and thinkers at Conference on Radical Democracy encourage new concepts in government
Interview With Activist Chris Phillips
Activist Chris Phillips got his start with the Green Party in 2000 working for Ralph Nader’s presidential campaign. He joined the Occupy Wall Street movement in October of 2011 and participated at the occupations in New York City and Buffalo, including a six-month stint near Trinity Church
Thoughts on What to Give Tomorrow on Giving Tuesday
Various ideas and comments for tomorrow’s Giving Tuesday, a altruistic response to the blatant commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Political and Economic Inequality Are Brothers
Political and economic inequality linked in a mutually reinforcing dangerous downward spiral
Comparing America’s Income Inequality to Europe
Inequality is much starker before and after one considers government assistance when comparing America’s income inequality to Western European
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