Post-Capitalist America: Can We Survive It?

The 2020s in the United States have proven to be a challenge to our republic and a test of the strength of our Constitution. Will both survive? Do we need them?

Libby Winkler
3 min readApr 21, 2024
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Post-Capitalist America: Can We Survive It?

As we navigate through the tumultuous waters of the 2020s in the United States, it’s becoming increasingly evident that our society is at a crossroads.

The age-old pillars of capitalism are cracking under the weight of inequality, environmental degradation, and social unrest. In this pivotal moment, we must ask ourselves: Can we survive a post-capitalist America?

And more importantly, do we even want to?

For decades, conservative voices have championed the virtues of unbridled capitalism, touting it as the ultimate engine of prosperity and freedom.

But as we stand on the precipice of a new era, it’s time to critically examine whether this system truly serves the interests of all Americans or if it simply perpetuates the power and privilege of the few at the expense of the many.

One need only look at the staggering levels of income inequality in our country to see the inherent flaws of…

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Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..