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Communism, evil as ever, still carries elite cred - and sparks violent hate

Communism, despite its history, finds renewed popularity in American academia as a status symbol, disconnecting ideologically from its real-world consequences.

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.

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.

Communism, evil as ever, still carries elite cred - and sparks violent hate

Communism, despite its history, finds renewed popularity in American academia as a status symbol, disconnecting ideologically from its real-world consequences.

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.

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.
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The Impossible Story of Commumism

Communism 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 Right

Communism, despite its failures, made progress in industrialization, literacy, and equality.

The Impossible Story of Commumism

Communism 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 Right

Communism, despite its failures, made progress in industrialization, literacy, and equality.
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Kapr Code review operatic retelling of composer Jan Kapr's turbulent life

The 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 Democracy

The author reflects on their father's imprisonment in Hungary, contrasting past struggles for freedom with modern political admiration for illiberal governance.
#czech-republic

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.
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#education

Morality and rules, and how to avoid drowning: what my daughters learned at Chinese communist school

Young 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 11/10/2024

Mihail 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 school

Young 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 11/10/2024

Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.
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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.

Did Communism Really Fall?

The narrative of the fall of Communism is complex, as authoritarian practices persist in Russia and beyond.

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.
#cuba

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.
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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.
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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.
#romanian-history

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.
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