Sweden has long been a bellwether of social democracy. The following excerpt admirably sums up Sweden’s accomplishments:
Once one of Europe’s… Continue Reading
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or TANF, is the U.S. government’s primary system of support for indigent families—welfare, as it is commonly known.… Continue Reading
THIS YEAR’S French presidential campaign, which ended May 7 with the election of Emmanuel Macron, was extraordinary in the eyes of observers both within and outside of France.… Continue Reading
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency last year both stunned and appalled those on the left of America’s political spectrum. Perhaps even more dismaying, along with… Continue Reading
Any analysis of social democracy will inevitably include a discussion of the welfare state. And indeed, the welfare state, broadly defined as a polity in which the state is committed… Continue Reading