Introduction : the essence of indenpendent radicalism -- Making ready for the new day -- The coming industrial democracy -- Socialism and individualism in evolution -- What shall we do with the state? -- Human progress : the idea and the reality -- Recent assaults on democracy -- Income and the principle of service -- How democracy functions -- Shallow economics of the people -- Socialism recognizing its mistakes -- A neglected opportunity and duty in journalism -- The Russian revolutionary drama -- True democracy and progress -- Bolshevism : its rise, decline, and fall.