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Confronting Capitalism: Why Liberalism Lost Again

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CHAPTER

The Struggle for Unity: Socialism and the Working Class

This chapter analyzes the evolving relationship between the Democratic Party and the working class, highlighting a disconnect caused by an overemphasis on identity politics at the expense of economic issues. It critiques contemporary socialist movements for their fragmentation while advocating for a robust union of socialist and liberal philosophies in pursuit of a more equitable society. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the importance of directing political efforts towards power centers to effect meaningful change rather than limiting activism to local concerns.

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