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Resolution to Clarify and Affirm the Meaning of “Social” and Support Democratic Social Values
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOTE Whereas, the term social has often been misunderstood in American political discourse due to itsfrequent conflation with socialism and communism; Whereas, socialism and communism are distinct political and economic theories, and while bothaddress issues of economic inequality, communism—as historically practiced in theUSSR—manifested as an authoritarian dictatorship rather than a truly communal…
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Why am I a Social Democrat?
By Jason Sibert Because it makes sense both economically and socially. And what exactly is social democracy? Many on the right, mistakenly, say that it’s something like revolutionary Communism, but it’s not, of course. Is it something like Democratic Socialism? No, it’s not that either. Social Democracy is a form of politics in which the…
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Towards a New Freedom Budget
By Steven .S. “Salvation for a race, nation, or class must come from within. Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted. Freedom and justice must be struggled for by the oppressed of all lands and races, and the struggle must be continuous, for freedom is never a final…
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SD is evolution
By Moses Social democracy isn’t a made up idea that only works on paper instead it’s implemented by the Nordic countries and European ones like Germany. This idea of social democracy works on paper and in practice. The rich can be taxed marginally without threat of them going elsewhere because currently America is the place…
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From Tehran to the Gas Pump: The Escalating Cost of War
By Aaron Coleman As long as the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran continues, analysts warn that gasoline prices here could rise sharply in the coming months, potentially approaching $5 per gallon on average. At the same time, our government is spending enormous sums on this war, with estimates reaching billions of dollars in military costs…
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Leadership Means Accountability: Owning My Past, Leading with Purpose
By Aaron Over the course of my political service, I have worked diligently to advance legislation focused on economic opportunity, government transparency, and policies that strengthen the lives of millions of my fellow Kansans. I remain proud of that work and confident that it has made a meaningful difference for the people I represent. In…