#communism

#communism

The significance of Black April lies in reflecting on the rejection of communism, not merely celebrating success in America.

Class society influences daily life, revealing power asymmetries through mundane frustrations.

Everyday life lays the groundwork for revolutionary thought and collective political struggle.

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

Petruska Sustrova continued to work beyond retirement due to inadequate pensions for former dissidents, reflecting systemic injustices faced by those opposing communism.

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

Xi Jinping's eventual succession could feature a weak successor, raising concerns about governance quality in China's future.

Oppenheimer's life is filled with contradictions, as his legacy is assessed through new evidence of his Communist affiliations and their implications.

Donald Trump criticized Tim Walz as a smarter version of Kamala Harris, warning of a communist agenda if they were elected.

Literature can be a powerful tool to resist dictatorship and maintain individuality in oppressive regimes.

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.

The play 'Humans. For Sale' explores the little-known chapter of West Germany buying freedom for ethnic German Romanians from Romania's communist regime.