Despite what conservatives say, democratic socialism is not anti-capitalist and is certainly not communism, writes Kalman Hettleman, but is squarely within the politics of most left-of-center Democrats. It's only scary because we let Republicans paint it that way. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/a...

A voters guide to democratic socialism: It isn’t what most people think - Maryland MattersDespite what conservatives say, democratic socialism is not anti-capitalist and is certainly not communism, writes Kalman Hettleman, but is squarely within the politics of most left-of-center Democrat...marylandmatters.org