Introduction: Millennial Discontent and the Rise of a Democratic Socialist
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PART I: WHAT IS THE LEFT SO MAD ABOUT?
1. Revulsion, Curiosity, Moral Instinct: Orienting Ourselves in the World
2. Neoliberal Nightmares: Our Depressing and Unacceptable Present
3. The Army of Psychopathic Androids: How Capitalism Works
PART II: WHAT IS SOCIALISM AND WHY IS IT GOOD?
4. Solidarity Forever: A Set of Principles
5. A Better World: Envisioning Utopias
6. Socialism, Democracy, Social Democracy: Sorting Out Words & Terms
7. One Long Struggle: The Grand Libertarian Left Tradition
8. Making Our Plans: Sensible Agendas
9. Getting It Done: Effective Strategies
PART III: WHAT ARE THE OTHER POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND WHY ARE THEY BAD?
10. Mean, False, and Hopeless: The Ugliness of Conservatism
11. Polishing Turds: The Inadequacy of Liberalism
12. Response to Criticisms: Why Opponents of Socialism Are All Wrong
Conclusion: Reflections on Hope, Justice, and Solidarity
Appendix: A Left Media Diet
