The Socialist Party's Candidate For President Also Works At Wal-Mart
Alyson Kennedy is the Socialist Workers Party candidate for president. She's on leave from her job at Wal-Mart to campaign.
LEARN MORECalling Each Other Names Is Hurting Political Discussion
Network pundits lob terms like "socialist" and "dictator" to describe political opponents. But these terms weren't meant for everyday use.
Calling Each Other Names Is Hurting Political Discussion
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November 22, 2017
Cable news can be a food fight of political science terms. Often, though, the terms are used inaccurately. We speak with political science expert Fabiana Perera who says, "when we say words like that, it dumbs down the discussion."
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