Why Socialism?

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 6:00pm
Cliff DuRand, Liz Mestres & Bob Stone

Bernie Sanders has put the word “socialism” back into our current political discourse. Other politicians and the media have tried to ignore his "democratic socialism.” However, young people (and others) today are not afraid of the ‘S’ word, although President Trump (and Nancy Pelosi) think it is a dirty word. But what does it mean and what makes it increasingly attractive?

A Global Justice panel will explore “Why Socialism?” Is it the New Deal? or public ownership of the means of production? or just an activist government promoting the common welfare? Is it publicly owned facilities? Or is it cooperatives or even communal living? Whatever it is, the billionaire class is afraid of it. Join this exploration of one of the great ideas of the last 200 years, an idea that is now being redefined in the 21st century.

 

UPCOMING TOURS

January 26, 2025 to February 4, 2025
Join us in an exciting visit to Cuba--a country committed to building socialism. We will learn about Cuba’s stunning accomplishments such as free health care and education, its collective production in agricultural and urban cooperatives, We will dialogue with leading thinkers about their visions... Read more
November 25, 2024 to November 29, 2024

We will depart from San Miguel early in the morning for an about two and a half hour drive to Morelia, known as the pink city, because the pink limestone used to build all of the historical mansions and churches. There we will spend one night, and almost two full days.