Why You Should Be a Socialist

A primer on Democratic Socialism for those who are extremely skeptical of it, from the founder and editor of Current Affairs.

"A scrupulous, carefully argued work that will challenge liberals and confound conservatives." —Ryan Cooper, national correspondent for The Week

America is witnessing the rise of a new generation of socialist activists. From the heyday of Occupy Wall Street through the 2020 presidential election and beyond, young progressives have been increasingly drawn to socialism—...