Democratic socialism is a political idea that says everyday people should control major parts of the economy through democratic decision-making. It supports political freedom, open debate, and ...

The off-year elections are over. After winning two key governorships and many other races, Democrats are happier than Republicans. And pundits are ascribing a lot of economic meaning to the outcome.

Capitalism relies on the free market to set prices and production. Socialism involves government control over resources and distribution. Both systems aim to manage economic equality differently.

Few political groups in the world have mastered the art of obfuscating phrases and confusing doublespeak as successfully as the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). From "socialism with Chinese ...