Tag: democratic socialism

Corruption, Not Communism, Is The Real Threat To Economic Freedom

Jul 27, 2026

On July 3, President Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore, 25 minutes from my house. He warned of a resurgence of the “communist menace” in this country and called communism “a mortal threat to American liberty.” Afterward, a friend asked me, “Should I move to cash before...

Capitalism or Socialism? What Matters Most Is Who Holds Power

Jan 12, 2026

Last week’s column covered four different systems often lumped together as “socialism”: State Socialism, State Capitalism, Democratic Socialism, and Social Democracy. While our perceptions of them are shaped by how we think about freedom and fairness, the...

Socialism May Not Mean What You Think It Means

Jan 5, 2026

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City has recently put a spotlight on socialism. According to an NBC poll, increasing numbers of Americans view this system positively. But when we talk about socialism, we’re usually not talking about the same...