Progressive Politics (US)
by euug

What I think are persuasive links regarding progressive politics

Bernie Sanders gets 1 hour to explain his policy platform & respond to critics

Critics often point out the “high costs” of a Medicare For All system but neglect to point out the cost savings

Bernie explains how media reports that "the economy is going well” ignores many economic realities

“Democratic Socialism” used to mean a post-capitalist system with social ownership of the means of production..

But progressive politicians have used the term to describe “Social Democracy” which retains capitalist ownership of many sectors like consumer goods, though with more socially responsible rules & rights for workers. This has created confusion and weighed them with baggage from the more controversial “post-capitalist” approach..

Ana & Cenk discuss the landing of SpaceX’s SN10 and how it relates to politics