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Austerity Socialism

What's a "tax the rich" mayor going to do when he can't actually tax the rich?

Reason

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.

The Conversation

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.

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‘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…

Newslaundry

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.

Reason

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Reason

More Republican Socialism

The Trump administration has not made a convincing case for why it is buying stakes in these companies—and why these companies in particular, rather than others.

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Amanda Seyfried calls socialism a ‘gorgeous idea’ following backlash over Charlie Kirk comments

‘I know it doesn’t work perfectly,’ says actor

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley's Son Says GOP Must Act Or Lose Gen Z To 'Mamdani-Style' Socialism: 'We Are Going In The Opposite Direction'

Nalin Haley, conservative activist and the son of former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, has spoken out about the challenges faced by his generation, Gen Z, and the need for Republicans to address them.

Benzinga

Republican Socialism: Trump Is Taking Federal Stakes in Private Companies

The Trump administration's pivot toward socialism did not come without warning.

Reason

Is Economic Anxiety Driving People to Socialism?

Plus: War crime allegations against Hegseth, Congress threatens the legal hemp industry, and reflections on the legacy of Tom Stoppard

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To the Socialists of All Parties

Friedrich Hayek's most popular work was dedicated to "the socialists of all parties." That phrase perfectly captures politics in 2025.

The Guardian - UK

Your Party’s antics assume a luxury the left does not have: time

Legal spats, public denunciations and an obsession with internal process must be consigned to the past, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump Prove That There Are Two Paths Toward Socialism

As fans of horseshoe theory point out, the political extremes might differ on details, but they have a lot in common.

Reason

Thanksgiving Should Worry Today's Socialists

The only reason we celebrate the holiday with lots of food is because the Pilgrims learned—the hard way—that socialism doesn't work.

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Trump Embraces Mamdani Socialism as 'Practical'

Plus: DOGE is disbanded, Trump attempts to influence the Warner Bros. merger, and Democrats tell the military to reject illegal orders

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The Democratic Party Is Offering a False Choice Between Socialism and Technocracy

By looking to the past, Democrats could chart a pro-freedom blueprint for their party’s future.

Benzinga

Bill Maher Slams Gen Z's Love For Socialism: Says It Has 'Never Worked' — New Yorkers Are In For 'A Rude Awokening' With Zohran Mamdani

Renowned television host and political commentator Bill Maher had harsh words for Gen Z and its growing embrace of socialism following the victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election early this month.

Reason

College Graduates Put Socialism Back on the Ballot

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign shows how the rhetoric of working-class revolution now resonates most with the highly educated.

Reason

Trump Says He Hates Socialism. So Why Is He Acting Like a Socialist?

To support chipmaker Intel, the president used our money to buy 433 million shares of Intel stock. That's not a free market.

Reason

Did Democrats Blow It on the Government Shutdown?

Plus: Obamacare subsidies take center stage, the abundance agenda meets socialism after Mamdani’s win, and the differences between liberals and libertarians

Reason

Is Trump a Socialist?

Donald Trump’s new stock-buying strategy isn’t socialism, but it is a step toward a government-controlled economy.

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