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By Emily Seidel Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people working with Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign and senior staff at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spent months on what they called a “ballot composition project.” They recruited spoiler candidates, including a second Dan Sullivan, to intentionally confuse voters […]
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) want to overhaul America’s system of government. Its current political program calls for abolishing the Senate and Electoral College and replacing the presidency and Supreme Court with institutions controlled by Congress. These changes would dismantle much of the system of checks and balances established by America’s founders — a […]
Wealth taxes sound simple. If someone has a large fortune, the government should tax a percentage of it every year and use the money for public programs. Many developed countries tried exactly that. Then most of them walked away. In 1990, 12 developed countries taxed individual wealth each year. By 2017, only four still did: […]
Looking for an affordable home shouldn’t feel like a never-ending series of root canals. But with America facing a shortage of roughly 6 million homes, renters and would-be buyers are competing for too few places to live. One reason? Local zoning rules make it harder to build. So, what is zoning reform? It’s changing those […]
It’s easy to ridicule socialists using expensive smartphones, ordering coffee from major chains, and enjoying the convenience of modern American life. But the policies they’re organizing around deserve a closer look. Kent Strang, managing director for Americans for Prosperity, recently attended the Socialism 2026 conference in Chicago. He saw the irony in people traveling across […]
Americans need affordable and dependable energy to run their lives and businesses, and it’s no secret that energy costs are climbing. There are real solutions to this problem that don’t involve more government control. The Democratic Socialists of America want to expand public ownership of America’s energy infrastructure, putting more decisions about energy production and […]
If you pay attention to health care debates in Washington, you’ve probably heard the term Medicare for All. But what is Medicare for All anyway? It’s taxpayer-financed health care that would replace private health insurance. In other words, if you’re looking for a health insurance plan, you have just one option: the federal government. Choosing […]
Socialism is getting more attention. And it’s easy to understand why. Your paycheck buys less than it used to. Rent keeps climbing. Groceries cost 25% more than they did a few years ago. But before debating the merits of socialism versus capitalism, it’s important to understand the difference. It comes down to who decides — […]
The Democratic Socialists of America wants government to own much more of the economy. Its 2026 platform calls for “public ownership of the largest corporations and essential industries.” It also supports publicly owned energy, transit, and housing. That raises a few basic questions. What does “public ownership” actually mean, and how will it affect you? […]
