The false dichotomy between capitalism and socialism in US politics | GUEST COMMENTARY
Opinion: The political debate in the United States over capitalism and socialism is centered on an over-simplified and false dichotomy, writes Dave Anderson.
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NYC mayoral race shows how we struggle to describe politics | GUEST COMMENTARY
Most believe the NYC mayoral race is down to a radical socialist, a moderate capitalist and a conservative capitalist, but none of these labels work, writes Dave Anderson.
Mamdani and the debate over socialism | GUEST COMMENTARY
Describing politicians as either capitalists or socialists is an oversimplification of economics in the United States, writes Dave Anderson.
Mamdani’s victory says more about independents’ divisions than Democrats’ | GUEST COMMENTARY
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York Democratic primary for mayor illuminates a major tension in American politics, writes Dave Anderson.
The virtues of Jimmy Carter | GUEST COMMENTARY
Jimmy Carter's life story shows he's one of the great moral figures in American history, writes Dave Anderson.
Democrats have a problem with leaders who don’t know when to quit | GUEST COMMENTARY
Democrats have faced enormous setbacks because of leaders who didn't know when to step aside, writes Dave Anderson.
Democrats’ path to victory is through policy and compromise | GUEST COMMENTARY
President Joe Biden has done the right thing. By stepping aside, he has set the stage for a fight between two young, strong Democrats and former President Donald Trump and...
Biden’s debate performance a B-, not a bomb | GUEST COMMENTARY
The president has a stutter. He stuttered considerably in the debate. So what are we to make of that? Nothing, really. Like Winston Churchill, whose greatest speeches included his stutter,...
New paid parental leave act in Congress has two fatal flaws | GUEST COMMENTARY
New paid parental leave act in Congress has two fatal flaws
If Democrats show respect for the 2nd Amendment, Republicans will compromise on gun safety legislation | GUEST COMMENTARY
The main reason that Republicans on Capitol Hill and their supporters around the country refuse to pass legislation that would place major restrictions on the use of handguns and assault...