Few words stir up more emotion in American politics than socialism. How many times have you heard someone yell out, "you're a socialist!" For some, it evokes images of equality and shared prosperity.

The financial impact varies dramatically based on income level and life circumstances. Fascism takes an entirely different approach. While communist and socialist systems pursue economic equality, ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaign for fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for N.Y.C. mayor But even as their progressive platforms pick up steam, ...

The off-year elections are over. After winning two key governorships and many other races, Democrats are happier than Republicans. And pundits are ascribing a lot of economic meaning to the outcome.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds hands with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a campaign rally in October. All three identify as democratic socialists. (Angela ...

For years, there has been a debate about where the Democratic Party should go. One side is the wants the party to embrace ...

Adam B. Summers is a columnist, economist, and public policy analyst, and a former editorial writer for the Orange County ...

New York City has elected a democratic socialist as its next mayor. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won with a progressive platform focused on making the city more affordable, through free bus service, ...