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At The People’s Summit in Chicago, Naomi Klein praises Bernie Sanders for reshaping the debate over neoliberalism and so-called free trade agreements. Klein is author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate."

A defiant Bernie Sanders on what he's trying to achieve in his presidential campaign.

On Monday, President Obama scolded journalists for not covering the substance of the presidential campaign. I entirely agree.

As his candidacy falters, where can that rapturous energy be channelled? Into building an economy that serves ordinary people, and excludes the 1%

  by Michael Rectenwald Published simultaneously in With Sober Senses and CLG News.   There’s a basic article of faith in leftist thought,

"The Best Learning Is From Experience - The Duopoly Is Rigged To Deny Representation Of The People: "I served proudly as a first round Democratic Delegate. I got up and spoke on behalf of Bernie at my caucus. Fueled by my personal belief in his message and truths, I thought seriously about continuing onward politically, as far as it took to make a real difference. Then I found out some of the details they don't tell you, but are being slowly exposed more and more daily- it's all rigged. The rules are an antiquated sham, the process has holes big enough to drive a truck through, and everything comes down to money, salesmanship, connections, and leveraged party loyalty. It's a glorified pyramid scheme that makes a mockery of actual democracy, grooming people to be good Democratic career politicians who fall in line for those senior few who play the game best. Layers upon layers of petty power games and agendas separate the voice and will of the people from any actual political, governmental, and legislative representation."

Politics and polling data reveal a remarkable shift in American attitudes toward socialism. More Democrats now view socialism favorably (42 percent) than unfavorably (34 percent). Among young adults, socialism does even better with a 43 percent favorable view vs. only 26 percent unfavorable. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a self-described Democratic Socialist, has surprised the establishment with the strength of his campaign.

To make real change, Bernie Sanders needs his young revolutionaries to run for Congress

Sanders need to broaden his critique of the economy. If he makes this case, he'll re-inspire millions