5LL #1 - Principles of Socialism, Right to Radiance, Co-Op Restaurants, Failmoms, Record-Low Birthrates
Socialism as a Set of Principles
Nathan J. Robinson, Current Affairs
In the 21st century, for many of its adherents socialism is not describing a particular set of economic rules and government policies, some clearly-defined “system” that must be implemented according to a plan. Instead, it describes a set of principles that we want the economic and political system to conform to.
The Right to Radiance
Jessica Crispin, The Baffler
When we remove forms of control, we are left to act freely on our desires. A liberated economy, then, would not delete fashion, cosmetics and perfumes, and high-heeled shoes from our world. It would give men and women equal access to such pleasures.
Want Better Working Conditions in Restaurants? Build a Co-Op
Brenna Houck, Eater
As a worker-owned cooperative bakery, Blue Scorcher offers employees opportunities to advocate for themselves and benefit directly from the business’s success.
How LinkedIn Turned This "Failmom" Into a Socialist
Lori Barrett, Salon
The May jobs report showed an unemployment rate at an 18-year low, exciting economists and (employed) news consumers. This looks excellent on paper. But off the page are my failpeople, who have given up on searching for work or are earning what they can by cleaning or running errands via sites like TaskRabbit; delivering food via sites like Postmates; selling stuff on Craigslist or eBay; renting out rooms on Airbnb; or driving strangers around town.
The Record-Low Birthrate Offers Yet Another Sign That Millennials are Economically Screwed
Alex Press, Vox
While birthrates are tantalizingly easy to write off as biological and natural, they are a reflection of political and economic choices. That’s good news! It means that if we want to change them, we can.
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