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 […]
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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 […]
Summer may be officially over, but the battle for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat in the upcoming 2022 midterm elections is definitely heating up. As of now, Democrat John Fetterman is holding a 6.5 point lead according to the Real Clear Politics Average over Republican Dr. Memhet Oz. Most Pennsylvanians are somewhat […]
Over the past few months, more than a dozen attorneys general from throughout the nation have raised legitimate concerns about BlackRock’s crony capitalist investment scheme known as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. In fact, on August 4, 19 attorneys general signed a coalition letter stating, “BlackRock appears to use […]
While it seems like the 2024 presidential election is a world away, in reality, it will be here before you know it. Soon after the 2022 mid-term elections are finished, you can bet your bottom dollar that candidates on both sides of the political aisle will begin testing the waters […]
Big government socialism is on the march in Los Angeles County, where 1,000 residents will receive $1,000 per month over the next three years in the largest universal basic income (UBI) pilot program in the nation’s history. The program, known as “Breathe,” is described by its architects as a “pilot […]
Socialists are never satisfied. No matter what, they always demand more government “solutions,” programs, intervention, spending, and wealth redistribution. Case in point: Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) response to President Biden’s decision to “cancel” $10,000 of outstanding college loan debt per borrower. Whereas one would assume that Bernie would be pleased […]
During his seven-year tenure as mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio was an abject failure. His socialist policies turned NYC from a thriving metropolis into a dirty, unsafe, bankrupt dystopia. His pandemic response was absolutely abysmal, as he forced NYC businesses and public schools to be shut down […]
On August 25, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which “requires all new passenger vehicles sold in California to be zero emissions by 2035.” The new rule also “amends the Low-emission Vehicle Regulations to include increasingly stringent standards for gasoline cars and […]
The all-knowing elites in Australia have determined that their country is lagging behind other developed countries when it comes to transitioning from internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles (EV). So, they did what central planners love to do: They announced a “National Strategy for Electric Vehicles.” Per the document, “A […]
It has been a mere 18 months since Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have ostensibly controlled the federal government. However, during that short span, they have implemented significant segments of their socialist agenda, which is causing massive headaches for the American people. To date, the Biden administration and congressional Democrats […]
On August 21, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he was pressed (no pun intended) about the upcoming student loan debt payment pause deadline, which expires on August 31. According to Cardona, “We know August 31st is a date that many people are waiting to […]
For close to a century, Consumers’ Research (CR) has been looking out for the well-being of consumers. For much of its history, CR tested, rated, and reviewed a wide variety of consumer products, ensuring the products were safe and effective. However, in recent years, CR has pivoted to “examining the […]
In late March, President Biden claimed, “After my predecessor’s fiscal mismanagement, we’re reducing the Trump deficits and getting our fiscal house back in order.” He added, “We’re making real headway cleaning up the fiscal mess I inherited.” In reality, Biden, with the help of congressional Democrats, has engaged in an […]
While Democrats celebrate the passage of the $739 Inflation Reduction Act, which will not reduce inflation at all, Americans who love freedom and free-market capitalism are in a state of despair. The so-called Inflation Reduction Act was never intended to reduce inflation because it is designed to increase the size […]
Most Americans might be somewhat surprised to learn that the founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey, is a full-throated capitalist who has been warning about the socialist intrusion into American politics and society for several years. For his most recent anti-socialist diatribe, Mackey appeared on the Reason […]
While Democrats and the mainstream media (as if there is a difference) continue to celebrate the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, many prominent economists and non-partisan public policy organizations are singing quite a different tune about the bill that is expected to be signed into law after the […]
On August 4, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 18 other attorneys general issued a scathing letter to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, warning that they “will not idly stand for our pensioners’ retirements to be sacrificed for BlackRock’s climate agenda.” According to the letter, “Based on the facts currently available to […]
It is not very often that I agree with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) when it comes to public policy positions. However, I am very much in agreement with Bernie’s assessment of the Inflation Reduction Act, a 755-page bill that includes $439 billion in green energy and Obamacare subsidies and seeks […]
With the Supreme Court concluding one of the most historic and consequential terms in its history, it leaves in its wake consequences and implications for the direction of our country. One very important result may well be a movement of Black and Hispanic voters to the right. It is reasonable […]
When I was in eighth grade, one of the things I remember most during my class trip to Washington, DC was our visit to the then-newly opened United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Why? Because unlike almost all the other museums and monuments we visited during our trip (most of which […]
In the wake of the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas–two tragic events that will live in infamy–many elected officials, talking heads, and anti-gun rights advocates have pushed for greater gun control measures. As per usual, these misguided gun-control activists recite talking points about the Second […]
Every once in a while, even socialists stumble upon the truth. Such was the case when Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a self-avowed socialist who actually honeymooned in the Soviet Union, called out the World Economic Forum’s latest global summit in swanky Davos, Switzerland. As Sanders recently tweeted: “The oligarchs in […]
Here are two words I never thought I would type in the same sentence: Texas and socialism. Yet, because 2022 never ceases to amaze, at least in terms of crazy political stories, here I am writing about a socialist toehold in Texas! On May 5, the Austin City Council voted […]
Although the 2022 mid-term primary races are just beginning, it has not been a good start for socialists like Nina Turner, who was obliterated at the ballot box by her less-progressive Democratic opponent Shontel Brown in the primary race to become the Democratic Party’s general election candidate for the U.S. […]
As President Joe Biden’s approval ratings among young Americans continues to plummet, the White House is toying more than ever with the idea of an unprecedented cancelation of student loan debt. On April 25, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki laid the groundwork for what could go down in history […]
Rebecca Parsons, who is running for U.S. Congress in Washington State’s 6th District, could very well be one of the most radical candidates to ever run for federal office. Among her many zany positions, Parsons, who also happens to be a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is pushing […]
Is America ready to “feel the Bern” in 2024? Maybe so, considering that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is leaning towards another presidential run, as long as the current occupant of the White House (or his handlers) decides one term is enough. Thanks to a recently leaked memo sent by a […]
In what most cynics would say amounts to nothing more than vote-buying, the Biden administration recently announced it will wave its magic debt cancelation wand for 40,000 Americans who no longer have to repay their student loans. Per the Department of Education, “Today, the Department of Education announced steps that […]
While reports of Black Lives Matters (BLM) co-founders using BLM funds to purchase multi-million-dollar homes in the United States and abroad has gained some media attention in recent weeks, we should keep in mind that BLM’s shady financial dealings likely go much further than these questionable purchases. In fact, over […]
Patrice Cullors, the “Marxist” co-founder of Black Lives Matter (BLM), is coming under scrutiny, yet again, for a lavish home she purchased while serving as executive director of Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF). According to New York Magazine, Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Melina Abdullah purchased a 6,500 square […]
It is ironic that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who is a member of the legislative branch, is practically begging for President Biden to bypass Congress in order to implement her socialist agenda. Typically, members of Congress are reluctant to cede legislative power to the executive branch, seeing as how the […]
Below is the Socialism Research Center’s official list of the top conservative news sites and conservative websites for March 2022. The “Top 100” conservative news and opinion sites rankings were calculated by examining Alexa traffic rankings for roughly 150 conservative websites. CLICK HERE FOR OUR OTHER RANKINGS. It’s important to […]
Never underestimate the left’s uncanny ability to use a crisis to usher in massive political changes. As Rahm Emanuel famously said, “You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” Emanuel […]
With France’s presidential election less than a month away, it seems like the once-dormant Communist Party is making major inroads among French leftists. According to a recent poll, the candidate for France’s Communist Party, Fabien Roussel, has now cruised ahead of less-radical socialist party candidates, on his way to becoming […]