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Understanding the Appeal of Democratic Socialism Key to Defeating It
In their race to save an unpopular president and their lack of a positive agenda, many Republicans and conservatives increasingly identify the rise of “democratic socialism” as their ultimate, if you will, Trump card. Given the fact that most Americans, particularly older ones, still favor capitalism and are less than enthusiastic about expanding federal power, this approach might work.
Chinese Sci-Fi Writers Give Us A Glimpse Into China’s Dystopian Present And Future
In contemporary China, it’s hard to know what people outside the party dictatorship think about the future. As in the former Soviet Union, often the best guide may be not in the controlled media or cowed academia, but in the speculative wanderings of writers.
California’s Message: You Built That, Now Get Out!
The people who build our homes increasingly can no longer afford them. Even California's most skilled, unionized construction workers, notes an upcoming study, cannot afford to live anywhere close to the state’s major job centers.