Arthur Brooks: Why Socialism Is Catching On
Nearly two-thirds of Americans ages 18 to 29 hold a favorable view of socialism. And not just the warm and fuzzy Danish kind of socialism: Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, who officially advocate abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and nationalizing large corporations, have won primary victories in states and districts across the country. Capitalism has run its course, the argument goes, producing the world’s first trillionaire while millions struggle to pay rent and buy groceries.
- ▪Nearly two-thirds of Americans ages 18 to 29 hold a favorable view of socialism.
- ▪And not just the warm and fuzzy Danish kind of socialism: Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, who officially advocate abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and nationalizing large corporations, have won pr
- ▪Capitalism has run its course, the argument goes, producing the world’s first trillionaire while millions struggle to pay rent and buy groceries.
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Arthur Brooks: Will Socialism Make You Happy?“Democratic socialism, as we see it today, is a fad,” writes Arthur Brooks. (Illustration by The Free Press)If you see a belief that appears out of nowhere, if you are suddenly pressured to change your life or views, and especially if you face a social cost for not doing so: Run in the other direction.By Arthur Brooks08.03.26 — The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur BrooksFOLLOW COLUMN --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration17READ IN APPREAD IN APPIn case you haven’t noticed, socialism is suddenly surging in America—especially among young adult voters. Nearly two-thirds of Americans ages 18 to 29 hold a favorable view of socialism.
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