Socialism

EU's top court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The amnesty is the landmark bill of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's second term, which has been marked by the minority leftist government's corruption scandals affecting his party and family.

A poster with the image of exiled Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont of Junts Per Catalunya (Together for Catalonia) party hangs on a balcony next to an Estelada (Catalan separatist flag), as he announces his candidacy for the Junts presidency, in Barcelona, Spain October 18, 2024.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping and party officials stand at a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on July 1, 2026.

The ‘secret’ behind the success of the CPC, the world’s largest governing party - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

New York Mayor Mamdani gets major primary wins, expanding democratic socialism in Democratic party


'The Souls of the World of Chaos': Understanding the whole palace - review

When so many attack ideological opponents, the text frames more nuanced critiques

 PRAYER FOR souls: Saying ‘Kaddish’ at an old Jewish cemetery in Prague.

New York Senator accused of making fun of man's 'stereotypical Jewish looks'

Julia Salazar, a New York state Senator, is accused of mocking a Jewish man's looks on twitter after he tweeted about her lack of focus on policy.

 The Statue of Liberty is seen at sunset in New York City.

Parashat Beshalah: More than just manna

To this day, we do not know exactly what manna was – this miraculous food that fed the Israelites on their 40-year trek through the desert. There is much speculation.

 DO WE eat a balanced diet?

Yizhak Tabenkin: The Israeli socialist opposed to territorial compromise - opinion

The simplistic hawk-dove divide is not reflective of Zionist history, as is clearly demonstrated through the politics of kibbutz movement luminary Yitzhak Tabenkin (1887-1971).

 A MOTHER and two children cross the street in Kibbutz Yitav, named for Yitzhak Tabenkin, based on the acronym of his name in Hebrew.

Marxist Zionism: Israel's often forgotten socialist past - opinion

Not only is a synthesis between Marxism and Zionism possible, but the practitioners of such a fusion played a noteworthy role in shaping modern Israel

 MERETZ LEADERS and activists celebrate on election night, March 2021. The single largest bloc of votes at Lehavot Habashan went to Meretz.

Why the Left went from being pro-Israel, Zionism to opposing them - opinion

Solidarity with the struggle of the long-persecuted Jews for national freedom was seen as an integral element in an anti-fascist, anti-colonialist, and anti-racist worldview. 

'Long live the Intifada': Palestinians and pro-Palestinian supporters protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza amid days of conflict between the two sides, in Brooklyn, New York, US, May 15, 2021.

As a Jew and a Democratic Socialist, Danny Tenenbaum is a rare breed in Montana government

“My philosophy is to not hide who I am, and, and to be proud of who I am,” Danny Tenenbaum said.

 The Montana Jewish Project is trying to purchase the Temple Emanu-El building, now owned by the Helena Catholic Diocese, and turn it into a community center.

Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring

Older Cubans said they would miss having a Castro at the helm, although most acknowledged it was time to pass on the baton.

Cuban First Secretary of Communist Party Raul Castro Ruz gives a speech, on January 01, 2019, during the celebration of 60th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. At back, the Fidel Castro's tomb.

Democrats hold shared values with American Jewry

Imagine if this low-acceptance rate of refugees was in place when we were fighting for the release of Soviet refuseniks. But we don’t have to imagine.

 US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.

Are Democratic Socialists driving Jewish voters away?

Trump has been aided in his quest to win Jewish votes by strong assists from the rising power of the Democratic Socialist faction in the Democratic Party.

PROGRESSIVE JEWISH candidate Alex Morse singled out ‘the squad’ – Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib – for praise and has not a word of condemnation, even though they are the only members of Congress openly calling for a boycott of Israel.