Obama’s new push for minimum wage became centerpiece of State of Union Address in sign of shift
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.
Nationwide Indian Worker’s Strike to Impact Daily Life
Economic reforms bring protesters to streets as nationwide Indian worker’s strike set to start
Correa Declares Victory in Ecuador Presidential Election
Ecuador Presidential election sees Correa solidify his mandate to lead
Neoconservatism and the Propagation of Democracy
Neoconservatism stands for curtailing the size of government when it comes to entitlements and expanding it for the purpose of propagating democracy.
When Nations Emulate Jesus, Buddha and Gandhi
Radical Egalitarianism in Jesus, Buddha and Gandhi and the richest 1% of Americans owning 40% of the nations wealth
Nike Accused of Paying Indonesia Workers Under Minimum Wage
Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal
The Link Between Modern Marijuana Laws and Prohibition Era
The are striking similarities between the current state of affairs regarding marijuana laws and Prohibition Repeal era in U.S. according to Pietro Scopa
Conservative Remolding of World’s New Social Contract
New Social Contract of conservative right seeks severance of link between political action and economic improvement consolidating conservative democracy
How Modern Consumerism Has Changed Art and Culture
Popular culture serves capitalist interests because of industries that depend upon it for reproduction such industries are indebted to particular ideologies like modern consumerism
How to Reform and Regulate Multinational Corporations
Essential to an understanding of a corporations social responsibility is a notation of the difference between a shareholder and a stakeholder.