Czech Republic raises pensions for former dissidents DW 11/21/2024
Many 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 11/21/2024
Petruska 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 11/21/2024
Many 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 11/21/2024
Petruska Sustrova continued to work beyond retirement due to inadequate pensions for former dissidents, reflecting systemic injustices faced by those opposing communism.
How a tribute to 'victims of communism' became Canada's most controversial monument
The 'Memorial to the Victims of Communism' reflects ongoing debates about historical narratives, controversy, and Canadian values.
Is China headed toward instability? - Harvard Gazette
Xi 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 Ties
Oppenheimer'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 Communism
The 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 Efflatoun
Inji Efflatoun was a pivotal artist and activist who used her work to challenge societal injustices in Egypt during the 20th century.
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who's come to live in Miami
A 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 Lifeline
Cuba 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 Miami
A 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 Lifeline
Cuba 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 Candidates
Donald Trump criticized Tim Walz as a smarter version of Kamala Harris, warning of a communist agenda if they were elected.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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
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
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.
A life in quotes: Ismail Kadare
Literature can be a powerful tool to resist dictatorship and maintain individuality in oppressive regimes.
Review: Robeson' Illuminates a Titanic Artist and Activist
Paul 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 06/17/2024
The 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 06/17/2024
Human trafficking between GermanRomanian governments during communist rule exposed in a play by Carmen Lidia Vidu.
Play explores dark chapter of GermanRomanian history DW 06/17/2024
The 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 06/17/2024
Human trafficking between GermanRomanian governments during communist rule exposed in a play by Carmen Lidia Vidu.