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Why the radical right has turned to the teachings of an Italian Marxist thinker

Antonio Gramsci, the Marxist theorist, ideologue, philosopher and journalist, has long been associated exclusively with communism and socialism. The late Italian thinker’s ideas have travelled the world, influencing elites and mass publics alike.

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President Xi Hails Former Leader Deng as Architect of Socialist Reform

Xi Jinping calls for the study and application of Deng Xiaoping’s theories in pursuit of advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics

Caixin Global

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Named Kamala Harris' 2024 Running Mate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces criticism for equating socialism to 'neighborliness,' sparking debate and drawing conservative backlash. His remarks resu...

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The New York Times Thinks 'Brutal Capitalism,' Not Socialism, Ruined Venezuela

Fact check: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is the leader of the Socialist Party.

Reason

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro proves Milton Friedman right, 60 years later

Venezuela’s socialism started out democratically with Hugo Chavez’s election in 1998—then the Venezuelan economy—and democracy—collapsed.

Fortune

Venezuela Illustrates the Perils of "Democratic Socialism"

The Venezuelan experience shows that democracy cannot cure the evils of socialism, and that a democratic socialist system is unlikely to remain democratic for long.

Reason

Is Keir Starmer a socialist?

“I would describe myself as a socialist. I describe myself as a progressive”. These were Labour leader Keir Starmer’s words in May 2024 shortly after his first speech of the election campaign. Labour’s constitution defines it as a democratic socialist party. So, in theory, Starmer is a socialist.

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What is socialism? Just look at the NHS

Our health service is a perfect example of socialism in action. Let’s apply its principles elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Socialism isn’t a dirty word. It’s simply about wanting to make a fairer society

Labour’s leadership needn’t struggle to define the ideology; it’s in its very constitution

The Guardian - UK

A brief history of socialism, from the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt to the 2024 Keir Starmer

Letters: Austen Lynch recalls the work of John Ball, and Jol Miskin thinks the best we can now hope for is social democracy

The Guardian - UK

Is Starmer really a socialist and what will happen if Labour wins election?

So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology

The Guardian - UK

New Chinese chatbot was trained on President Xi Jinping's philosophies on socialism and several other 'major internet information' databases

China’s Cyberspace Research Institute is developing an AI chatbot with, among other things, the definitive collection of President Xi Jinping's political and philosophical thoughts.

Tom’s Hardware

Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei

Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime minister’s wife of corruption and described socialism as “cursed and carcinogenic.”

The Independent UK

Spain Recalls Its Ambassador To Argentina Over 'Insult'

The European Union also stepped into the row, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemning Milei's remarks.

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European far-right leaders gather ahead of EU elections

Le Pen, Orbán and Meloni rail against socialism and ‘massive illegal migration’ at ‘great patriotic convention’ in Madrid

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Argentina's President Milei Sparks Controversy During Madrid Visit

Argentinian President Javier Milei's controversial visit to Madrid, aligning with far-right figures and criticizing socialism, showcases his unorthodox dip...

The Hindu

Elections that shaped India | Indira Gandhi’s 1971 victory and the Congress shift towards socialism

The 1971 Lok Sabha elections marked a split in the Congress party, leading to Indira Gandhi's victory and Bangladesh's liberation.

The Guardian - UK

The UK is trapped in a cycle of political, social and financial turmoil. But there is a way out…

The Conservatives’ pernicious reign, defined by a toxic belief in self-organising markets, has brought Britain to its knees. But we now have an opportunity to turn things around

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Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?

The Republican challenger to Democrat Sherrod Brown for US Senate in Ohio has made dubious claims in his campaign

Reason

The Economics and Politics of Star Trek

Akiva Malamet has interesting posts on these topics at the Econlib site.

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Socialism, anti-fascism and anti-abortion on Prevent list of terrorism warning signs

Communism also among ideologies on document as human rights groups say UK scheme has been politicised

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Nikki Haley Suspends Presidential Campaign, Challenges Trump For Support

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, emphasizing love for country and key issues like national debt and socialism.

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Argentine President Milei Embraces Trump At CPAC Conference

Argentine President Javier Milei aligns with Trump at CPAC, echoing his views on migration, socialism, and freedom.

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‘We are working-class women of color’: the long-shot socialist run for the White House

Claudia de la Cruz of the Party for Socialism and Liberation plans to seize control of the top 100 US corporations and disband the CIA – but recognises it will take a movement to overthrow capitalism

The Conversation

Mark Drakeford: what the resignation of Wales' first minister means for the country and the Labour party

This week, Mark Drakeford announced his resignation as Wales’ first minister after five years as leader. Back in 2018, Drakeford built his leadership bid on a platform of “21st-century socialism”. As the manifesto reveals, the mantra was rooted in the ideas of “the radical tradition of Welsh socialism”, which would…

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