David Cavendish

David Cavendish is a retired teacher, active in the union movement, the peace movement (many years in an anti-Iraq/Afghanistan War vigil), and other progressive political activities. He is a longtime contributor to People’s World. David Cavendish es un maestro jubilado, activo en el movimiento sindical, el movimiento por la paz y otras actividades políticas progresistas. Colabora desde hace mucho tiempo en People’s World.

LATEST ARTICLES BY David Cavendish

Politics

The Soviet Union aspired to a dream yet to be realized
October 30, 2017 By David Cavendish
Socialism in the U.S. will be a society of free individuals who will have the opportunity to master the wonders of science and technology and live in peace and equality.
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Politics

U.S.-dominated unipolar system is unraveling
February 3, 2017 By David Cavendish
Long before Trump came on the scene, the international system in which the U.S. could call all the shots has been unravelling. That process will now accelerate.
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Opinion

It’s time to abolish the electoral college
November 14, 2016 By David Cavendish
Nowhere else on this planet where elections are held is it conceivable that the person who compiles the most votes loses.
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Opinion

The legacy of Henry Wallace and the 1948 Progressive Party
July 13, 2016 By David Cavendish
When the Democrats convene in Philadelphia, they will meet in the city where Henry Wallace and the Progressive Party charted a new path for America way back in 1948.
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Opinion

Socialism: A once-in-10,000-years opportunity
June 22, 2016 By David Cavendish
For the first time since the earliest human societies, people have finally started to practically work toward a social order not based on exploitation.
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U.S.

Sanders’ recent victories recall history of prairie socialism
March 8, 2016 By David Cavendish
The Sanders campaign is a major factor in re-igniting the flame of struggle for a more just society.
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Opinion

We honor you for your work
November 25, 2014 By David Cavendish
"We honor your work" describes a view that the production of goods and services is the result of people making a daily sacrifice so that modern civilization can exist.
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Opinion

Let’s give Guantanamo Bay back to Cuba
May 30, 2013 By David Cavendish
Guantanamo will only be closed if there continues to be a broad-based movement that pressures the government to close the prison; but this closure should be only a first step in a longterm strategy.
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