Why Antitrust Action is Central to a Socialist Economy: Dismantling Monopolies for the Common Good
Dismantling monopolies isn’t about nostalgia for some lost golden age of competition. It’s about moving toward an economy where power is shared, not hoarded, where communities thrive, not just corporations, and where democracy lives not only in the ballot box, but in the workplace, the market, and the day-to-day economic choices that shape our lives.
Small Businesses Thrive in a Socialist Vision
Can a socialist economy support thriving small businesses? The answer is yes. In fact, small businesses do better in a regulated socialist market that prevents the large monopolies that so often put mom and pop shops out of business.
Unpacking the Fear: Why is Socialism So Scary for So Many?
Fear of socialism didn’t come from nowhere. It was built over decades, with intent, through propaganda, education, and cultural framing. But the result is a public that often fears a distorted version of socialism more than the very real harms of unchecked capitalism.
Building a Local Economy: Strengthening Community and Undermining Capitalism
Local economies align with core socialist values: solidarity, democratic control, and the dismantling of concentrated capital power. By shifting our economic activity away from corporations and toward community-based alternatives, we begin to chip away at capitalism’s dominance right where we live.
Personal Property in a Socialist Economy: Debunking the Myths of Ownership
One of the most persistent myths about socialism is that it demands the abolition of personal ownership – that if you support socialist ideas, you're somehow against people having their own homes, cars, or even toothbrushes. But it's not just wrong; it fundamentally misunderstands what socialism is about.
Sustainability: A Socialist Imperative, an Anti-Capitalist Stance
The window for meaningful climate action is rapidly closing. We cannot afford to wait for market solutions or corporate-led greenwashing. The transition to a sustainable, post-capitalist future must begin now, with bold ideas, radical solidarity, and a clear understanding that climate justice is inseparable from economic and social justice.
Corporate Socialism and the Hypocrisy of Corporate Welfare
In the U.S., corporations that publicly champion the free market and limited government are often the first in line for handouts when times get tough… or even when they don’t. They push for deregulation and smaller government until it’s their profits on the line; then it’s subsidies, bailouts, and tax breaks.
Automation and AI: A Socialist Perspective on Workers' Rights
AI and automation promise greater efficiency, lower costs, and faster results. But they also threaten jobs, erode workers’ rights, and widen inequality.
Building a Solidarity Economy: Alternatives to Capitalism
The solidarity economy offers a bold, hopeful vision beyond capitalism. Rooted in values of social justice, cooperation, and sustainability, it reimagines economic life not as a zero-sum competition, but as a network of mutual care and democratic participation.
The Importance of Unions to Socialist Movements
By embracing solidarity and collective action, unions can continue to drive the socialist vision forward, creating a future where economic justice and worker empowerment are not just ideals, but realities.
A Case for Free Universal Education: Investing in a Brighter Future
Access to quality education empowers individuals, fosters innovation, and strengthens communities. Yet, despite its crucial role, education remains inaccessible to millions worldwide due to financial barriers, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality.
Why Do the Rich Benefit When the Economy Crashes?
Economic crashes can be devastating for many, causing widespread job losses, reduced incomes, and financial insecurity. Yet, paradoxically, some of the wealthiest individuals and institutions often emerge from these crises not only unscathed but significantly wealthier. This raises an important question: why do the rich benefit when the economy crashes?
Social Benefits of a Community Garden
Participating in your community’s garden gives you control over your time spent planting and maintaining your part of the land, so you can truly enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.
Investing as a Socialist: Ethical Wealth Management
It is possible to build a portfolio that is thoughtful, equitable, and prosperous. By making conscientious investment decisions, you can create a life you are content with, while making the world around you a better place.