Barry Goldwater arouses both fervour and fear, 1964Goldwater's bold speech at the 1964 RNC positioned him as a contender against collectivism and communism, emphasizing a return to conservative values.
The Murder of Malcolm CaldwellMalcolm Caldwell was killed shortly after meeting Pol Pot, raising questions about the motives behind his assassination.
ARKA NOEGO / NOAH'S ARK: On Solidarity and BitcoinThe working class in Poland played a crucial role in the peaceful revolution that ended communist rule.
What Liberals Got Wrong About 1989The historical events of 1989 illustrate the fragility of political systems, a lesson relevant to contemporary liberal challenges.
Communism, evil as ever, still carries elite cred - and sparks violent hateCommunism, despite its history, finds renewed popularity in American academia as a status symbol, disconnecting ideologically from its real-world consequences.
From division to unity: European Capitals of Culture 2025 DW 01/02/2025Chemnitz honors Karl Marx with a large bust and a historical name change, reflecting its communist past despite Marx never visiting the city.
Communism, evil as ever, still carries elite cred - and sparks violent hateCommunism, despite its history, finds renewed popularity in American academia as a status symbol, disconnecting ideologically from its real-world consequences.
From division to unity: European Capitals of Culture 2025 DW 01/02/2025Chemnitz honors Karl Marx with a large bust and a historical name change, reflecting its communist past despite Marx never visiting the city.
The Impossible Story of CommumismCommunism started as a hopeful reaction to capitalism's horrors but has largely failed to fulfill its promises, culminating in oppression and tragedy.
9 Things Communism Got RightCommunism, despite its failures, made progress in industrialization, literacy, and equality.
The Impossible Story of CommumismCommunism started as a hopeful reaction to capitalism's horrors but has largely failed to fulfill its promises, culminating in oppression and tragedy.
9 Things Communism Got RightCommunism, despite its failures, made progress in industrialization, literacy, and equality.
Kapr Code review operatic retelling of composer Jan Kapr's turbulent lifeThe documentary presents Jan Kapr's complex life and ideological shifts through innovative storytelling that blends opera with archival footage.
Opinion | Why I'm Not Giving Up on American DemocracyThe author reflects on their father's imprisonment in Hungary, contrasting past struggles for freedom with modern political admiration for illiberal governance.
Czech Republic raises pensions for former dissidents DW 11/21/2024Many former dissidents in Czech Republic continue to work beyond retirement age due to inadequate pensions stemming from past repression.
Czechia raises pensions for former communist-era dissidents DW 11/21/2024Petruska Sustrova continued to work beyond retirement due to inadequate pensions for former dissidents, reflecting systemic injustices faced by those opposing communism.
Czech Republic raises pensions for former dissidents DW 11/21/2024Many former dissidents in Czech Republic continue to work beyond retirement age due to inadequate pensions stemming from past repression.
Czechia raises pensions for former communist-era dissidents DW 11/21/2024Petruska Sustrova continued to work beyond retirement due to inadequate pensions for former dissidents, reflecting systemic injustices faced by those opposing communism.
Morality and rules, and how to avoid drowning: what my daughters learned at Chinese communist schoolYoung Pioneer membership has shifted from a selective process to compulsory for children at Chengdu Experimental school.
Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.
Morality and rules, and how to avoid drowning: what my daughters learned at Chinese communist schoolYoung Pioneer membership has shifted from a selective process to compulsory for children at Chengdu Experimental school.
Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.
How a tribute to 'victims of communism' became Canada's most controversial monumentThe 'Memorial to the Victims of Communism' reflects ongoing debates about historical narratives, controversy, and Canadian values.
Is China headed toward instability? - Harvard GazetteXi Jinping's eventual succession could feature a weak successor, raising concerns about governance quality in China's future.
An Old Clash Heats Up Over Oppenheimer's Red TiesOppenheimer's life is filled with contradictions, as his legacy is assessed through new evidence of his Communist affiliations and their implications.
A French Fair as Workers' Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and CommunismThe Fete de l'Humanite festival celebrates leftist politics through joy, community, and cultural offerings, contrasting the political frustrations attendees face.
Painting from prison: Egypt's iconic activist, Inji EfflatounInji Efflatoun was a pivotal artist and activist who used her work to challenge societal injustices in Egypt during the 20th century.
Did Communism Really Fall?The narrative of the fall of Communism is complex, as authoritarian practices persist in Russia and beyond.
I spent years studying American communism. Here's what I learned | Maurice IssermanThe resurgence of socialist ideas in the U.S., notably among young Americans, has led to renewed interest in the history of communism and socialism.
Did Communism Really Fall?The narrative of the fall of Communism is complex, as authoritarian practices persist in Russia and beyond.
I spent years studying American communism. Here's what I learned | Maurice IssermanThe resurgence of socialist ideas in the U.S., notably among young Americans, has led to renewed interest in the history of communism and socialism.
Can Red-Baiting Save Trump's Flailing Campaign?Trump's campaigning against Kamala Harris has escalated to labeling her a communist, yet she is gaining popularity in polls.Trump's attacks have not deterred Harris's rise in support, highlighting a possible reversal in voter sentiment.
Dining across the divide: I said that in my idealistic communist utopia, all housing would be owned by the state'The article explores contrasting views on housing ownership and state intervention between Richard and Thea, framed through their dinner conversation.
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who's come to live in MiamiA former Cuban Communist Party leader's entry into the U.S. has sparked outrage among Florida lawmakers, highlighting concerns over immigration law enforcement.
In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic LifelineCuba is experiencing an increase in private businesses due to a financial crisis, shifting away from traditional communist policies.
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who's come to live in MiamiA former Cuban Communist Party leader's entry into the U.S. has sparked outrage among Florida lawmakers, highlighting concerns over immigration law enforcement.
In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic LifelineCuba is experiencing an increase in private businesses due to a financial crisis, shifting away from traditional communist policies.
Trump Calls Tim Walz a Smarter Version' of Kamala Harris: She's Not Nearly as Good' as Her VP CandidatesDonald Trump criticized Tim Walz as a smarter version of Kamala Harris, warning of a communist agenda if they were elected.
Watching The Message during RamadanThe 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.
Former officer with East Germany's secret police goes on trial for a border killing in 1974Former 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.
How an Enthusiast of Soviet Socialism Fell Afoul of the AuthoritiesThe 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.
"New communism" group disrupts Yale professor's classThe 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.
A life in quotes: Ismail KadareLiterature can be a powerful tool to resist dictatorship and maintain individuality in oppressive regimes.
Review: Robeson' Illuminates a Titanic Artist and ActivistPaul Robeson, an African American singer, actor, and activist, faced political backlash for his advocacy and communist beliefs, impacting his career and leading to the revocation of his U.S. passport.
Play explores dark chapter of GermanRomanian history DW 06/17/2024The play 'Humans. For Sale' explores the little-known chapter of West Germany buying freedom for ethnic German Romanians from Romania's communist regime.
Play explores dark chapter of GermanRomanian history DW 06/17/2024Human trafficking between GermanRomanian governments during communist rule exposed in a play by Carmen Lidia Vidu.
Play explores dark chapter of GermanRomanian history DW 06/17/2024The play 'Humans. For Sale' explores the little-known chapter of West Germany buying freedom for ethnic German Romanians from Romania's communist regime.
Play explores dark chapter of GermanRomanian history DW 06/17/2024Human trafficking between GermanRomanian governments during communist rule exposed in a play by Carmen Lidia Vidu.