Socialism is a society where the resources are used democratically to provide a better life for all, based on ending the dictatorship of big business over the economy and politics.
Kshama SawantThere are limits to reforming a system that is dominated by these massive and rapacious corporations.
Kshama SawantWhether or not you agree with Bernie Sanders' version of socialism, it is enormously significant that, for the first time in US history, a presidential candidates who calls himself a socialist has had an actual shot at winning the presidential election. And to his credit, he has not backed down from the label.
Kshama SawantFor a whole historic period after World War II, US capitalism was the strongest in the world and could afford to concede rising living standards.
Kshama SawantThe underlying issue is the system of capitalism itself, and under this system the best means for regulating or checking their power is not relying on a government which represents the interests of the rich but for millions of working people to become politically active in workplaces and communities through building unions and our own political party.
Kshama Sawant