A stunningly original and timely collection that makes the case
for “socialism, American style”
“To me, what socialism means is to guarantee a basic level of
dignity. There is no other force, there is no other party, there is
no other real ideology . . . that is asserting the minimum elements
necessary to lead a dignified American life.” —Congresswoman
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
It’s a strange day
when a New York Times conservative columnist is forced to admit that
the left is winning, but as David Brooks wrote recently, “the
American left is on the cusp of a great victory.” Among Americans
under thirty, 43 percent had a favorable view of socialism, while
only 32 percent had a favorable view of capitalism. Not since the
Great Depression have so many Americans questioned the fundamental
tenets of capitalism and expressed openness to a socialist
alternative.
We Own the
Future: Democratic Socialism—American Style offers a
road map to making this alternative a reality, giving readers a
practical vision of a future that is more democratic, egalitarian,
inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. The book includes a crash
course in the history and practice of democratic socialism, a vivid
picture of what democratic socialism in America might look like in
practice, and compelling proposals for how to get there from the age
of Trump and beyond.
With contributions
from some of the nation’s leading political activists and analysts,
We Own the Future articulates a clear and uncompromising view
from the left—a perfectly timed book that will appeal to a wide
audience hungry for change.
