socialism
Debt-ceiling showdown: a test of sanity
July 7, 2011The so-called "debt ceiling" crisis is upon us and it's becoming a test of sanity how long it will take all reasonable people to conclude that the Republican Party has painted its teeth orange, and jumped...
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Kenneth Appelhans, fighter for working people, dies
July 6, 2011Kenneth William Appelhans, a staunch fighter for the rights of all workers, died June 29 at the age of 75.
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Hospital ERs at market’s mercy
June 8, 2011I've long been a firm believer in public health care for all. Why not? We've had hugely successful Social Security and Medicare for decades.
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Which way to socialism?
May 23, 2011Hopefully, if asked about the road to socialism, people of socialist inclinations can give a better answer than two Mainers did to a lost traveler.
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What would U.S. socialism look like?
May 13, 2011I am often asked thought-provoking questions about U.S. socialism and what it would look like. My reply is something like this.
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