We've seen the weakest economic recovery since World War II, and massive levels of inequality and debt.

To break the power of the big corporations, we would propose that the biggest 500 corporations that dominate the rigged economy and political system should be taken into public ownership, and run democratically.

Capitalism is based on ruthless exploitation and competition, and leads inevitably to the development of mega monopolies.

We have a rotting infrastructure that is literally poisoning children in Flint, Newark and elsewhere.

We've seen the weakest economic recovery since World War II, and massive levels of inequality and debt.

Whether 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.

On the basis of capitalism, victories like raising the minimum wage are only temporary.