Debates about capitalism, socialism and communism are often driven more by emotion than understanding. What do these labels mean — and do they work?

It is technically correct to say that communism is one type of socialism, but this obscures the fact the democratic socialists and communists are often at odds when it comes to articulating their ...

Is it a surprise an October 2019 Gallup poll found some shocking facts, among them that in the 18- to 34-year-old population, 52% saw socialism as favorable, higher than any other age group? Maybe ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. Communism and socialism oppose capitalism but are different ideologies, despite ...

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory made history and drew ire among conservatives as the 34-year-old became the second member of the Democratic Socialists of America to lead the city.

Bernie Sanders’ pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination continues to bring popular attention to socialism. Polls continue to reveal socialism’s considerable appeal to many Americans.

Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, pointed to Mamdani and Trump sharing some ...

Something of a reply to the essay by Michael Parenti, "Left Anti-Communism: The Unkindest Cut" and a retort to the tenancy of modern Stalinists to attack their left opponents by calling them ...

These aren't just political buzzwords—they're economic systems that determine whether you can own property or start a ...