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www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Writing

I spent years studying American communism. Here's what I learned | Maurice Isserman

The resurgence of socialist ideas in the U.S., notably among young Americans, has led to renewed interest in the history of communism and socialism. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Business

In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline

Cuba is experiencing an increase in private businesses due to a financial crisis, shifting away from traditional communist policies. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Film

Watching The Message during Ramadan

The impact of Moustapha Akkad's film about the early history of Islam continues to resonate today.
The release of the film 'The Message' was a landmark event for Bosnian Muslims living under communism, marking the return of religion to public life. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Germany news

Former officer with East Germany's secret police goes on trial for a border killing in 1974

Former Stasi officer on trial for murder of a Polish man at Berlin border crossing.
Prosecutors relied on tip from Stasi archives to identify the shooter after decades. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Books

How an Enthusiast of Soviet Socialism Fell Afoul of the Authorities

The novel Chevengur by Andrei Platonov presents a contradictory perspective on the Soviet project.
The work is an honest attempt to depict the beginning of a communist society but also portrays confusion and violence. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

"New communism" group disrupts Yale professor's class

The Revolutionary Communist Party disrupted a Yale University professor's class advocating for 'new communism'.
The professor and his students were forced to move to another room due to the disruption caused by the Revcoms. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russian communists mark 100 years since Lenin's death DW 01/21/2024

Gennady Zyuganov led a gathering at Red Square to mark the 100th anniversary of Lenin's death
Putin accuses Lenin of creating fault lines that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

25,000 for a burial plot next to Karl Marx? The philosopher would turn in his grave

Highgate cemetery in London is offering new plots, including one next to Karl Marx, for a significant cost
Marx's grave has become a tourist attraction and a target for anti-communist vandalism [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin vs. Marx: Two Competing Geopolitical Domino Theories

The revolution predicted by Marx did not happen as he envisioned, with communism being implemented top-down instead of through decentralized rebellion.
Communism has been propped up by top-down force and moneyed interests, contradicting Marx's ideology. [ more ]
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