A stunningly original and timely collection that makes the case for “socialism, American style”It’s a strange day when a New York Times conservative columnist is forced to admit that the left is winning, but as David Brooks wrote recently, “the American left is on the cusp of a great victory.” Among Americans under thirty, 43 percent had a favorable view of socialism, while only 32 percent had a favorable view of capitalism. Not since the Great Depression have so many Americans questioned the fundamental tenets of capitalism and expressed openness to a socialist alternative. We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism—American Style offers a road map to making this alternative a reality, giving readers a practical vision of a future that is more democratic, egalitarian, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. The book includes a crash course in the history and practice of democratic socialism, a vivid picture of what democratic socialism in America might look like in practice, and compelling proposals for how to get there from the age of Trump and beyond. With contributions from some of the nation’s leading political activists and analysts, We Own the Future articulates a clear and uncompromising view from the left—a perfectly timed book that will appeal to a wide audience hungry for change. Table of Contents Part I: Is a New America Possible?Introduction Kate Aronoff, Peter Dreier, and Michael KazinHow Socialists Changed America Peter Dreier and Michael KazinToward a Third Reconstruction Andrea Flynn, Susan Holmberg, Dorian Warren, and Felicia WongA Three-Legged Stool for Racial and Economic Justice Darrick HamiltonDemocratic Socialism for a Climate-Changed Century Naomi KleinPart II: Expanding DemocracyGoverning Socialism Bill Fletcher Jr.We the People: Voting Rights, Campaign Finance, and Election Reform J. Mijin ChaConfronting Corporate Power Robert KuttnerBuilding the People’s Banks David DayenDemocracy, Equality, and the Future of Workers Sarita Gupta, Stephen Lerner, and Joseph A. McCartinWho Gets to Be Safe? Prisons, Police, and Terror Aviva StahlOn Immigration: A Socialist Case for Open Borders Michelle ChenOn Foreign Policy: War from Above, Solidarity from Below Tejasvi NagarajaPart III: The Right to a Good Life Livable Cities Thomas J. SugrueWhat Does Health Equity Require? Racism and the Limits of Medicare for All Dorothy RobertsThe Family of the Future Sarah LeonardDefending and Improving Public Education Pedro NogueraReclaiming Competition: Sports and Socialism David Zirin What About a Well-Fed Artist? Imagining Cultural Work in a Democratic Socialist Society Francesca FiorentiniHow Socialism Surged, and How It Can Go Further Harold MeyersonAfterword: A Day in the Life of a Socialist Citizen Michael Walzer
✔ Author(s): Kate Aronoff,Peter Dreier,Michael Kazin
✔ Title: We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism―American Style
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (81 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1620975211
✔ Language: English
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✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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