Socialism: What It Is, Where It Came From, and Why People Still Argue About It
“Socialism” is everywhere—on debate stages, in headlines, in family arguments—and yet most people aren’t fighting over the same definition. For some, it’s a warning label tied to authoritarian states; for others, it’s a promise that healthcare, housing, and wages shouldn’t hinge on luck. This piece untangles what socialism actually means, how it evolved, and why the stakes of the argument are bigger than the word itself.