socialism – Page 47 – People's World

Second World, Second Sex: How the socialist women of the East shaped feminism

September 5, 2019 By Tony Pecinovsky

The world’s workers in general—and women in particular—benefited from the “ideological tension” created by state socialism and its allies in the Third World.

Colonial heritage, socialist future? The complex history behind Hong Kong protests

September 5, 2019 By John Bachtell

The causes of the protests are complex, involving democratic rights, national identity, massive class inequality, and a clash between China's socialist system and the legacy of British colonialism.

Celebrating 100: The Communist Party USA and the new era of socialism

August 30, 2019 By John Bachtell

Part 8 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.

Is socialism really about “free stuff”?

August 29, 2019 By Tim Libretti

Republicans say we can't afford education or health care, but somehow there's always money for what corporations need.

What is democracy, and where is it going?

August 23, 2019

Many wonder if change can be enacted from within a system designed to combat it. Reforms are transient, and the system is naturally exclusive, but the power of the people is neither.