Articles related to "Socialism"



What is Socialism?
There was a great deal of discussion about socialism during the 2008 presidential election season. Here is a short explanation of what socialism actually is.
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Facts About Socialism
Some common topics with regard to socialism and how they may be applied to a future society.
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Adapting Socialism to Peasant Russia
Apart from the rural "petty bourgeoisie," poor peasants constituted the greatest mass to be brought under the control of Lenin's new socialist order.
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May Day and the Labor Movement
This article explains how the American labor movement became identified with the celebration of May Day.
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The oxymoron of 'universal health care'
Health care should be taken out of the government's hands, in order to ensure efficient and technologically-sound care for all.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Final Chapter)
The rise of Labour politics and socialist ideas and the decline of the Liberals in Scotland.
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Review -- Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg
Goldberg seeks to demonstrate that fascism is a socialist movement and therefore a misdirected term of abuse by the left-wing of right-leaning policies and politicians.
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The Theology of Jim Jones
Before the Peoples Temple exodus to Jonestown, Jim Jones altered his message as if to suggest that Americans were on the wrong side of the Cold War.
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Is China Socialist in Name Only?
This article raises the question of whether or not it is genuine to call China a socialist State given the gradual demise of the 'danwei' in favor of private enterprises.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part II
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 2 of a 13 part series.

Pygmalion
a quick introduction to Ovid's Metamorphoses and the myth of Pygmalion
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Karl Marx, Biography and Work
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
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Soccer and The Spanish Civil War.
It was the late Liverpool coach Bill Shankly who said "Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you it's much more serious than that".
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The Financial Bailout
Global capital markets have undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the U.S. financial meltdown. The question is: where will this financial crisis lead?
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Capitalism, Chinese-style
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part X
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 10 of a 13 part series.

Communism and Capitalism Compared
The model provided by Karl Marx has never been historically demonstrated while Adam Smith's blueprint for a Capitalist society can be viewed historically.
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The Trouble with Paradise
Man's view of society perfected turns out to be fatally flawed.
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William Morris
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
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Humani Generis Unitas and the Jews
History may never know how the Nazis would have reacted if the encyclical was promulgated at the height of growing Jewish persecution in the Third Reich in early 1939.
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In His Image: George Soros
George Soros, radical philosopher and billionaire, is intent on creating a global open society; a one-world government based on the tenet that it cannot succeed.
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Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
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White Rose Student Group of WW II
Emulating strategies of passive resistance, German students published radical leaflets rejecting fascism and militarism, and calling for justice during WW II.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part I
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.

The Fabians and the British Empire, Part VII
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 7 of a 13 part series.

A Decision to Abstain: Labour vs. Hitler, 1936-7, Part 1
Between 1935 and 1937, a major transformation took place within the Labour Party regarding its policies toward rearmament, Appeasement and Hitler. During this time, the Party jettisoned its prior policies of disarmament and collective security through the League of Nations and instead, by 1937, accepted the fact that rearmament was needed if Britain were to stand up to Hitler. Part I of a two part series.
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Lenin's New Economic Policy
With the Soviet territory suffering from famine and deprivation, Lenin enacted a New Economic Policy that promoted trade, privatization, and enterprise.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part V
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 5 of a 13 part series.

Communism Part 1 of 3: Implementation
For many years communism led to strong development in some countries, especially the Soviet Union. But now, communism can be considered the reason for underdevelopment in countries like Vietnam. In Part one of a three part series, I examine the origins and evolution of communist beliefs. Next week I will look at development situations and concrete examples.
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Pioneers of Free Healthcare
Michael Moore's film 'Sicko' praises Tommy Douglas as the Greatest Canadian ever, but Douglas was a Brit, just like Lord Beveridge, another hero of free healthcare.
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Finding George Orwell in Burma
Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part VIII
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 8 of a 13 part series.

Anti-Americanism
A prominent Frenchman, Jean Francois Revel, warns explains and warns of the danger of European anti-Americanism.
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The Fabians and the British Empire, Part IX
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 9 of a 13 part series.

The Fabians and the British Empire, Part IV
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 4 of a 13 part series.

Universal Health Care
Its one of those things Canada prides itself about: it's Universal Health Care.
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Homestay Accommodation, Russia
Homestay in Russia if you want to really get to know the locals, and experience friendly Russian hospitality from St Petersburg to Vladivostok - no hotel can beat it!
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Hope’s Book Moscow! Moscow!
We can't go back to the Russia of the 1980s, but reading Christopher Hope's great book Moscow! Moscow! gives insights into perestroika and the old way of visiting Moscow.
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John Goto British Artist
A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works
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Karl Marx and Communism
Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.
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Nikolai Ceausescu and Romania
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.
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The Art Of John Goto
A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works
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The Art of Moscow’s Metros
In Moscow, traveling by underground train can be like visiting a succession of art galleries. Learn where to find Soviet era art on the metro.
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W.H. Auden Poems and Biography
Brief biography, poetry and influences of W.H. Auden, one of the best poets of the 20th century.
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Anarchism 101: A Radical Political Philosophy
Far from being violent terrorists, most modern anarchists are progressive activists interested in peace, justice, and social change.
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Babbling Idiots Ban Together For World Peace
Why doesn't world peace work? Find out now!
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Black Women Leaders of the 1800s
Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.
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Dangerous Sea by David Roberts
David Roberts adds politics and intrigue to his 1930s murder mystery - but the results are disappointing.
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Douglas MacArthur in Japan
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
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Effects of the American Civil War
The American Civil War created relationships between government and business concerns that continued after the war and sparked Gilded Age industrialization.
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