My Family Fled Socialism. Then I Voted for Bernie Sanders. An immigrant's journey to the radical left and back Reason · Jun 30
Is Socialism Going Mainstream? Plus: the DSA's policy agenda, Trump's chaotic Iran strategy, and America's 250th birthday Reason · Jun 29
Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'You're Not Being Represented!' Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses the future of the Republican Party, the resurgence of democratic socialism, and why the political establishment always wins Reason · Jun 29
Trump Calls Democrats as 'Godless Communists' and 'Animals' After a Series of Midterm Wins President Trump criticises Democratic Socialists, labelling them 'godless communists' and warning of ideological threats to the US, as Republicans gear up for the midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president? The mayor hopes to ‘write a new chapter in the party’s history’ – and recent democratic socialist wins prove he might be able to do it The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Democratic Socialism Remains an Elite Phenomenon Darializa Avila Chevalier is supported by wealthy, well-educated elites. Reason · Jun 25
Why U.K. Socialism Could Soon Be America's Problem Plus: the rise of Democratic Socialists, Trump's Iran negotiations, and ICE abandons detention center plans Reason · Jun 22
At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law The governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms. The Texas Tribune · Jun 12
The spectre of gen Z socialism is haunting the world … according to the Economist The magazine writes: ‘Resisting Gen-Z socialism is therefore an urgent task.’ That urgency must outweigh any urgency of feeding hungry people The Guardian - US · Jun 9
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summit Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military cooperation with Russia. China aims to foster strategic cooperation and socialism. North Korea has showcased its military strength ahead of the summit. This marks Xi's first international trip this… The Economic Times · Jun 8
California Elections, Graham Platner, Recalling COVID Insanity Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi are hoping socialism doesn’t make the leap from New York City to Los Angeles to D.C. Reason · Jun 4
Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn Reason · Jun 1
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to fight overpaid CEO tax: 'fled socialism with my family in 1979...' Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped into San Francisco’s heated tax debate with a USD 500,000 political donation aimed at opposing a controversial business tax proposal. At the same time, Brin is backing a rival business-friendly measure as voters prepare to choose between two competing tax plans. The battle has… The Economic Times · May 23
Marijuana Rescheduled Plus: skyway socialism, reconsider the lobster, D.C.'s urban growth, and more... Reason · Apr 23
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 The religious right and the perversion of faith Letter: Christian nationalism has as little to do with the true values of Christianity as national socialism has to do with the values of socialism, says Rev Prof Nick Ross
Reason · Mar 27 Review: A Thorough Account of Socialism's History On Origin Story, podcasters Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt cover everything from Karl Marx to the British Labour Party.
Reason · Feb 18 Austerity Socialism What's a "tax the rich" mayor going to do when he can't actually tax the rich?
The Conversation · Feb 6 Bolivia’s ‘capitalism for all’ project sparks backlash for selling-out on natural resources Bolivia’s political landscape has changed dramatically since August 2025, when a general election ended the Movement for Socialism (Mas) party’s rule after nearly two decades. Its presence in Congress has all but vanished, with rightwing parties now commanding an overwhelming majority.
Fortune · Jan 28 Scott Bessent on the 39% of young Americans thinking favorably of socialism: They’re just not invested in the stock market “I think that dovetails somewhat—that 38% of American households have no exposure to equities,” the Treasury Secretary told CNBC. Let’s see in 10 years.
Newslaundry · Jan 24 ‘The Wasted Decades’: A grudging recommendation for the Nehru-bashing season It is difficult to discuss a book that you significantly disagree with when it is written by a friend whom you like and respect. But there is a positive side to this: Disclosing this increases transparency and credibility, which I hope will remain irrespective of what I say about and…
Reason · Jan 21 Why So Many Venezuelans Support Trump's Capture of Maduro Venezuelan opposition leader Freddy Guevara explains support for U.S. intervention, how socialism destroyed Venezuela, and what a democratic transition would require.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Zara Larsson Calls Out Trump Supporters Following Backlash Over Her Anti-ICE Stance Singer Zara Larsson has directly called out Trump supporters after facing backlash over a viral social media post in which she expressed support for immigrants, trans people, welfare and socialism, while criticising ICE.
Reason · Jan 6 The Contradictions of Supply-Side Socialism Zohran Mamdani signs executive orders to speed up new construction. His housing policy picks also want to abolish private property.
The Guardian - US · Jan 1 They tried to smear him as an antisemite – but Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks in a rich Jewish tradition When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him as an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York
Reason · Dec 24, 2025 Why College Students Prefer Socialism—and Why They're Wrong When the media say the middle class is in decline, they're technically right—because people are getting richer.