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Could socialist policies give American women better lives?

Could socialist policies give American women better lives?

01/04/2019

PBS News Hour

Could socialist policies give American women better lives?

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Could socialist policies give American women better lives?

Socialism is becoming increasingly appealing among young Americans who value universal health care, free public college and living wages. In her new book, “Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism,” Kristen Ghodsee argues that implementing socialist concepts would make women’s lives more autonomous, manageable and fulfilling. Paul Solman reports for our weekly economics series, Making Sense.

01/04/2019

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