This article was first published at American Thinker. In 1779, Thomas Jefferson penned “A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge,” in which he articulated “that the most effectual means of preventing [tyranny] would be, to illuminate, as far as practicable, the minds of the people at large, and […]
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This article was first published at Townhall. Despite more than a century of utter devastation and failure, a large majority of young Americans believe that socialism is the only road to equality and prosperity. This is not hyperbole nor speculation; it is demonstrated consistently among polls showing that most young […]
This article was first published at Red State New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s education platform is loaded with socialist slogans like ensuring “public schools are fully funded with equally distributed resources” and “free childcare for every New Yorker aged 6 weeks to 5 years.” But the truth is that […]
This article was first published at American Thinker. In his inaugural address on January 1, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised that he “will govern as a Democratic socialist” and “will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” A few hours later, Mamdani delivered on […]
This article was first published at American Thinker. Believe it or not, nearly all socialist regimes, even the most infamous, have had legislative branches. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) had the Supreme Soviet. Cuba has the National Assembly of the People’s Power. China has the National People’s Congress. […]
This article was first published at Red State. During the 1950s, oil-laden Venezuela was the second-largest producer of crude oil and the fourth-richest nation in the world as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. From 1960 to 2000, Venezuela remained a stalwart supplier of oil, averaging nearly three […]
This article was first published at Townhall. I feel sorry for the millions of hard-working residents of New York City who rang in 2026 with the inauguration of a socialist mayor. “Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani took his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran … underscoring a series of […]
Nazi Germany (1933 to 1945) Despite popular belief that Nazi Germany was on the far-right side of the political spectrum, it is an unequivocal fact that the Nazis were socialists who preached a collectivist vision, opposed free-market capitalism, detested individualism, rejected private property rights and wealth accumulation, and sought to […]
Have you ever wondered what democratic socialism actually means? Well, if you listen to the talking heads in the mainstream media or a typical university professor, democratic socialism is commonly described as a utopian ideal world that currently exists in its ultimate form in places such as Denmark, Norway, and […]
From 1910 to 1945, the Korean peninsula, bordered by China to the west and Russia to the north, was occupied by the Japanese Empire, which committed atrocious war crimes upon the Korean people. Following the defeat and unconditional surrender of Japan at the conclusion of World War II, the Korean […]
In essence, The Communist Manifesto has become the contemporary guidebook for socialism because it has been used throughout the 20th and 21st centuries to justify bloody socialist revolutions and the formation of socialist regimes. The Communist Manifesto begins with: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class […]
Throughout the 20th century, socialism has caused mass poverty wherever and whenever it has been implemented. On the other hand, during the same period, capitalism has an untarnished track record of increasing prosperity and creating a better standard of living for everyone. There are several reasons to account for the […]
17% of mail-in voters admit that in 2020 they voted in a state where they are “no longer a permanent resident” 21% of mail-in voters admitted that they filled out a ballot for a friend or family member 17% of mail-in voters said they signed a ballot for a friend […]
In general, democratic socialism is defined as the combination of a socialist economic approach with a democratically elected government. Unlike Marxist-Leninist socialism, as practiced in the Soviet Union, Cuba, and China, which relies upon a highly centralized, “planned” economy and one-party state, democratic socialism espouses a more moderate socialist economic […]
Although nobody knows the exact date socialism was invented as a political-economic philosophy, there is general agreement that the idea of collective ownership of resources dates back to some of the earliest civilizations. Antiquity For example, some historians argue that ancient Egypt engaged in what they call theocratic […]
Human nature is complicated, as humans often have conflicting traits and characteristics. However, if we boil human nature down to its most basic element, we can say with a high degree of certainty that humans tend to act in their own self-interest. Self-Interest While it is absolutely true […]
Being a former teacher of U.S. history and American government, I am not surprised that the percentage of eighth grade students who tested “proficient” in U.S. history and civics continues to decline at an absolutely alarming rate. According to the most recent results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress […]
Most Americans are familiar with the tale of the Trojan horse, in which Greek warriors hid inside a hollow horse statue left at the gates of Troy in an attempt to fool their enemy and win the decade-long Trojan War. Eventually, the Trojans opened the gates, pulled the horse in, […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is a prolific author who has made millions of dollars selling books that promote socialism and trash capitalism. In fact, for his latest screed, It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, Sanders was paid a cool $170,000 by publishing giant Penguin Random House. Then, Sanders launched […]
Elon Musk is not one to pull punches, even when they are aimed at the hosts of the very event he was invited to give a speech to in the first place. While delivering a speech (remotely) at the World Government Summit, Musk made it crystal clear where he stands […]
In early February, the U.S. House of Representatives held a vote on a simple resolution condemning the “horrors of socialism.” Ordinarily, one would assume that a resolution calling out socialist policies, which the resolution notes, have resulted in “famine and mass murders, and the killing of over 100,000,000 people worldwide,” […]
Over the past few years, numerous polls have asked Americans their opinions on socialism with several showing that hypothetically, young Americans increasingly prefer socialism over capitalism. However, rarely has there been a poll that has asked Americans the simple question: Is the United States actually becoming more socialist? This question […]
As thousands of dignitaries, business tycoons, pseudo-celebrities, politicians, and so-called elites gather in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting so they can finally “master the future,” millions of Americans have much more pressing issues on their minds. For instance, while the eggheads in Davos rant and […]
This week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting its 53rd Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in which close to 3,000 elites, business titans, and government leaders will come together to solve all of the world’s problems, especially the “existential threat of climate change,” or so they say. The theme […]
In mid-January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) will host its 53rd Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland wherein more than 2,700 leaders from 130 countries (including 52 heads of state) will gather to “address people’s immediate, critical needs while also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable, resilient world by the […]
In recent months, several states have taken legislative, administrative, and/or regulatory steps to oppose the proliferation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment metrics. On January 3, Kentucky officially joined the anti-ESG fray, when its treasurer, Allison Ball, released a list of 11 financial firms (BlackRock, Inc., BNP Paribas SA, […]
Bernie Marcus, the 93-year-old co-founder of Home Depot has a big bone to pick with socialism. In Marcus’ view, the rapid spread of socialist ideology within the United States in recent years is the principal reason the once-vaunted American work ethic has become a shell of itself. According to Marcus, […]
Suffice to say, it has not been a banner year for BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who runs the world’s largest money management firm with more than $8 trillion in total assets. First, there is the bad economic news: BlackRock’s stock price has declined by more than 20 percent, which means […]
Despite the fact that the Democratic Party shafted Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in 2016 and 2020, the self-avowed socialist who caucuses with the Democrats is considering a third run for the presidency in 2024. If anything, Bernie certainly is tenacious in his steadfast belief that the socialist revolution will prevail […]
It would be an understatement to say that it has been quite an awful week for socialist darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). First, AOC was repudiated by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization to which she is a proud card-carrying member, over her vote in favor of a […]
While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is engaging in a brutal crackdown of protestors decrying the CCP’s “Zero Covid policy,” World Economic Forum President Klaus Schwab appeared on Chinese state television to tell the world that China is actually “a role model for many countries.” Schwab, the foremost proponent of […]
Clearly, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is not a fan of BlackRock and its environmental, social, governance (ESG) investment program. In fact, Patronis is so concerned about BlackRock’s insidious ESG investment scheme that he has taken the monumental step of divesting $2 billion of the Sunshine State’s assets under […]
No doubt, the story of the rapid downfall of FTX is full of sensational headlines and salacious details. However, one of the more underreported aspects of FTX’s sudden and stunning collapse is the fact that it was a darling of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement. In short, ESG […]
The list included in this Policy Brief shows the election victories and losses for a selection of socialist and far-left progressive candidates running for office during the 2022 midterm election. The list was created by a team of researchers from the Socialism Research Center at The Heartland Institute, a national […]
In late February, conservative commentator Liz Wheeler said in a Facebook post that, “The Great Reset advocates replacing capitalism with an economic system that is ‘kind of socialism, kind of communism’ but ‘mostly just fascism.'” In early October, when Wheeler’s post began gaining traction across the internet, PolitiFact deemed her […]
According to the classic definition, an absolute truth is “something that is true at all times in all places.” In other words, an absolute truth is something that is true regardless of circumstances or context. For example, it is an absolute truth that the sun rises in the east and […]
With the midterm elections less than a week away, the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) are calling for young socialists to sever ties with the Democratic Party and pledge their political allegiance to the Independent Working Class Socialist Party. Although their new party does not exist yet, YDSA is […]
In a day and age in which most politicians are solely concerned with maintaining their power by keeping their elected office and remaining friendly with the establishment wing of their political party, Tulsi Gabbard stands as a woman apart. Gabbard, a war veteran who represented Hawaii in the U.S. House […]
Young socialists at Montclair State University have reason to rejoice, they now have their very own student club. This semester, Riley Fluharty, a sophomore history major at MSU, founded the Socialist Club, because she believes, “capitalism is inherently exploitative.” What else does Fluharty believe about capitalism? “The way we conduct […]
After Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Myers and produced extensive damage and flooding throughout Florida, Vice President Kamala Harris called for racial preference when it comes to the federal government’s relief response. According to Harris, “We have to address this in a way that is about giving resources based on equity, […]
It should not be all that surprising that most Latino Americans have a negative view of socialism, considering that many have fled socialist countries such as Cuba and Venezuela in pursuit of the American Dream in recent decades. In fact, according to a new poll conducted by Pew Research, 53 […]
Meet Will Lehman, who is running for president of the United Autoworkers Union (UAW). According to his campaign website, this is how Lehman describes himself and his philosophy: “I am a socialist. Socialism means putting the world’s productive forces under the democratic control of the working class and distributing resources, […]
Although the 2022 midterm elections are less than 50 days away, the mainstream media is already looking ahead to the 2024 presidential election. What’s even more surprising, the media is questioning whether or not President Biden will receive a primary challenge from none other than progressive darling and self-avowed socialist, […]
While speaking at the International Energy Agency’s Global Clean Energy Action Forum, U.S. Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry told the world the truth about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to Kerry, ” I’m not sure how much it has to do with inflation, but that’s okay.” Actually, no, […]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) believes capitalism is the root of all evil and socialism is the solution to all problems. Apparently, she is quite ignorant when it comes to modern world history. In her latest broadside against capitalism, the very economic system that has uplifted billions from abject poverty over […]
In recent weeks, President Biden has repeatedly warned that so-called MAGA Republicans pose an imminent threat to the United States. In fact, Biden has gone so far as calling MAGA Republicans “semi-fascists” and even “domestic terrorists.” Apparently, Biden’s rhetoric about MAGA Republicans is not sticking with the American public, who […]
Wisconsin Lieutenant Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) is a self-described progressive, community organizer, social justice advocate, who supports equity and sustainability. Barnes, running for the U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), also opposes free-market capitalism, limited government, personal responsibility, and has many bones to pick with the U.S. […]
Since Vladimir Putin shocked the world and invaded Ukraine more than six months ago, Russia and China have been building a relationship that seems to be growing stronger by the day. Not only has China agreed to purchase large amounts of Russian natural gas and oil, which is keeping Putin’s […]