Bill Maher accuses Trump of embracing ‘socialism’ over Nvidia and Intel deals The ‘Real Time’ host claimed the administration’s actions mirrored policies favored by Sen. Bernie Sanders The Independent UK · Aug 8
Can You Imagine a Future Where Adults Don't Believe in Socialism? Only in a capitalist world can we live free and prosperous lives, even if it means that we're expected to show up to work on time. Reason · Aug 7
The GOP Is Warning About Socialism While Quietly Embracing It Federal ownership of private companies has become routine. And it is happening on the right, even as conservatives point fingers at the left for its socialism. Reason · Aug 6
Quote of the day by JD Vance on 'Limousine socialists': 'They're not promising you industry, they're not promising you good jobs, what they are promising you is...' Vice President JD Vance recently unleashed a brutal attack on what he called 'limousine socialists' as he spoke against Democratic Abdul El-Sayed who won the Michigan primary. Though it is a rant against a Democrat politician, it reflected Vance's overall thought on socialism. "They're not promising you industry. They're not… The Times of India · Aug 6
Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, as a communist. However, some Republican campaigns question the effectiveness of this strategy. They believe economic concerns will outweigh ideological labels for voters. This debate holds significant stakes for upcoming… The Economic Times · Aug 6
'Socialism is a disaster': Bill Ackman says Zohran Mamdani's bad left-wing housing policy is worsening New York's affordability crisis "Left-wing mayors have made it very difficult for developers to build here," Ackman told Fortune. He highlighted Ken Griffin as a key example. Fortune · Aug 5
Socialists Are Trying To Take Hold of the Democratic Party—and They're Winning The democratic socialists taking over the Democratic Party often say they just want affordable healthcare. They actually want to end America's constitutional system as we know it. Reason · Aug 5
Alex Nowrasteh on "Ten Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Arguments for Socialism and Why They're Wrong" An insightful critique of ten ideas advocated by leading American "democratic socialists." Reason · Aug 5
Is Democratic Socialism Going National? Plus: Trump restarts talks with Iran, the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, and Congress revisits the COVID response. Reason · Aug 3
Most Americans Say They Wouldn't Vote For A Democratic Socialist. Democrats Feel Differently A new poll has shown that Democrats are more likely to associate democratic socialism with economic equality and helping ordinary people, while Republicans associate it with communism and increased government control. International Business Times · Jul 31
Mamdani Hides the Truth About Democratic Socialism Robby Soave and Amber Duke examine whether democratic socialists want to reform the American government or radically remake it. There is no real consensus. Reason · Jul 30
Leaked GOP memo details plan to fight back against democratic socialist surge in popularity, recommends calling them ‘communists’ Republicans' plan to fight the growing popularity of democratic socialism has leaked. We Got This Covered · Jul 29
The Democrats Have a Socialism Problem Plus: the DSA's policy agenda, Trump hits pause on Iran, and deregulating peptides Reason · Jul 27
In the Age of Big Players, $100,000 buys you a head start on Trump's mood It can even buy you something in Xi’s China and Modi’s India, too. The political economy debate about capitalism vs. socialism isn't wrong, it's obsolete. Fortune · Jul 27
Salon · Jul 26 Red state socialist institutions thrive North Dakota has a long history of policies and institutions that could be considered socialist
Reason · Jul 23 Zohran Mamdani Tells Jon Stewart Socialism Is Just Having a Library Please stop letting these people lie about what their preferred economic system entails.
The Guardian - US · Jul 21 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president The congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early
Reason · Jul 20 Contradictions of Socialist Prison Abolitionism Many "democratic socialists" want to abolish prisons. But this is in conflict with their objective of making many more activities illegal.
Fortune · Jul 18 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic "Essentially, the government is going to take over some fraction of the big tech firms."
Fortune · Jul 15 Mamdani's $50 World Cup jersey stunt proves some of the oldest criticisms of socialism correct: 'The odds are extremely stacked against you' Democratic socialism stresses "affordability," but is a $50 World Cup jersey that almost nobody can buy really affordable?
Reason · Jul 14 Abdul El-Sayed Exposed After Rejecting Socialism Label Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss U.S. Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed's socialist beliefs.
The Conversation · Jul 10 Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive Candidates affiliated with Democratic Socialists of America, an organization well to the left of the Democratic Party, have scored wins in several of the party’s competitive primaries. It’s very likely that they will win House seats in the November 2026 elections since the candidates reside in progressive strongholds.
The Guardian - US · Jul 7 Why is Trump attacking ‘communists’? Because he’s run out of cards to play With the economy, foreign policy and immigration all going poorly for the president, he’s scrambling before the midterms
Reason · Jul 2 J.D. Vance Hates Milton Friedman Socialism is ascendant within both political parties.
Benzinga · Jul 2 Nikki Haley Slams Zohran Mamdani's Energy Savings Message to New Yorkers Grappling With a Heat Wave: 'Welcome to Socialism' Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley mocked Zohran Mamdani over his guidance on reducing electricity use during a heat wave and called it "Welcome to socialism."