Published 2020/07/10 Each person should be treated as an individual, with individual rights, instead of being viewedmerely as a member of a group. In the history of this country, government policies have played a major role in causing racialconflict between black and white Americans, and also the main role in the treatment of NativeAmericans. In…
Published 2015/09/04 The major cause of much poverty and extreme inequality is government favoritism to specialinterests, such as corporate subsidies and other government-granted privileges, which distortthe entire economy. That results in higher prices for products and services, and less jobcreation, so that with more unemployed people chasing fewer jobs, wages are also bid downthe result…
Published 2011/02/07 As described in Mason Gaffney’s essay below, the current system of land markets is verydistorted, which distorts the rest of the entire economy, resulting in job shortages, lower wages,homelessness, less affordable housing, less affordable products and services, and unnecessarypoverty for many. Since every product and service requires inputs of natural resources and use…
Published 2017/07/21 Our healthcare system is fragmented and costly. We need to adopt a sustainableconsumer-based system responsive to the diverse needs of patients, but this requires lookingbeyond today’s partisan politics. Healthcare costs are rising due to laws that favor special interests and restrict people’s choices,and also because of the kinds of taxes that fall on…
Published 2017/07/21 The Democratic Party has recognized the benefits of diversity and the contributions immigrantsmake to American society. The goal should be to promote just policies that reward theentrepreneurial spirit of immigrants while acknowledging the hardship many have endured dueto repressive regimes and poverty. To address immigration reform in a more humane and practical manner,…
Over the past decade, we have seen a decline in trust of law enforcement in certaincommunities, especially in minority communities. A society needs a way to defend and upholdall people’s rights including protecting people against murder, injury, robbery, vandalism, orfraud, whether committed by individuals or organizations. However, Author Alex Vitale arguesthat we should not use…
Last Friday, March 31st, was International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day meant to commemorate the successes of transgender people, and raise awareness about the struggles faced by the trans community. With all of the hate and vitriol targeting the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, there is no better…
Freedom is one of the fundamental values of American society. It is enshrined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and is a core principle that has guided the nation since its founding. However, in recent years, the concept of freedom has been called into question, as Americans have faced significant challenges to their freedoms…
About Us The DFC is a pro-freedom caucus in the Democratic Party. We seek to achieve a more free human existence by promoting liberal values such as individual liberty and limited government through the influence of the Democratic Party. Why The DFC? Many different types of people are attracted to the Democratic Freedom Caucus. Tell…
Hello world! Thank you for tuning in to read the DFC’s first-ever monthly newsletter. About Us The DFC is a pro-freedom caucus in the Democratic Party. We seek to achieve a more free human existence by promoting liberal values such as individual liberty and limited government through the influence of the Democratic Party. Our goal…