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OPINION - Praful Nargund was supposed to beat Jeremy Corbyn, now he symbolises Labour's business challenges

When Praful Nargund stood against Jeremy Corbyn in Islington North at the July general election, I heard several confident predictions about why the moderate and business-savvy candidate favoured by Keir Starmer’s ruthlessly disciplined machine would promptly see off Jeremy Corbyn – the Old Testament prophet of doomful state socialism in…

Evening Standard

What is a communist, and what do communists believe?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

After 100 days of mistakes, we need to hear Labour’s underlying philosophy

Keir Starmer must learn from Tony Blair and combine practical solutions with ideas

The Guardian - UK

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Why the radical right has turned to the teachings of an Italian Marxist thinker

Antonio Gramsci, the Marxist theorist, ideologue, philosopher and journalist, has long been associated exclusively with communism and socialism. The late Italian thinker’s ideas have travelled the world, influencing elites and mass publics alike.

The Conversation

President Xi Hails Former Leader Deng as Architect of Socialist Reform

Xi Jinping calls for the study and application of Deng Xiaoping’s theories in pursuit of advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics

Caixin Global

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Named Kamala Harris' 2024 Running Mate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces criticism for equating socialism to 'neighborliness,' sparking debate and drawing conservative backlash. His remarks resu...

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The New York Times Thinks 'Brutal Capitalism,' Not Socialism, Ruined Venezuela

Fact check: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is the leader of the Socialist Party.

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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro proves Milton Friedman right, 60 years later

Venezuela’s socialism started out democratically with Hugo Chavez’s election in 1998—then the Venezuelan economy—and democracy—collapsed.

Fortune

Venezuela Illustrates the Perils of "Democratic Socialism"

The Venezuelan experience shows that democracy cannot cure the evils of socialism, and that a democratic socialist system is unlikely to remain democratic for long.

Reason

Is Keir Starmer a socialist?

“I would describe myself as a socialist. I describe myself as a progressive”. These were Labour leader Keir Starmer’s words in May 2024 shortly after his first speech of the election campaign. Labour’s constitution defines it as a democratic socialist party. So, in theory, Starmer is a socialist.

The Conversation

What is socialism? Just look at the NHS

Our health service is a perfect example of socialism in action. Let’s apply its principles elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Socialism isn’t a dirty word. It’s simply about wanting to make a fairer society

Labour’s leadership needn’t struggle to define the ideology; it’s in its very constitution

The Guardian - UK

A brief history of socialism, from the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt to the 2024 Keir Starmer

Letters: Austen Lynch recalls the work of John Ball, and Jol Miskin thinks the best we can now hope for is social democracy

The Guardian - UK

Is Starmer really a socialist and what will happen if Labour wins election?

So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology

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Tom’s Hardware

New Chinese chatbot was trained on President Xi Jinping's philosophies on socialism and several other 'major internet information' databases

China’s Cyberspace Research Institute is developing an AI chatbot with, among other things, the definitive collection of President Xi Jinping's political and philosophical thoughts.

The Independent UK

Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei

Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime minister’s wife of corruption and described socialism as “cursed and carcinogenic.”

Latin Times

Spain Recalls Its Ambassador To Argentina Over 'Insult'

The European Union also stepped into the row, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemning Milei's remarks.

The Guardian - UK

European far-right leaders gather ahead of EU elections

Le Pen, Orbán and Meloni rail against socialism and ‘massive illegal migration’ at ‘great patriotic convention’ in Madrid

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Nikki Haley Suspends Presidential Campaign, Challenges Trump For Support

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign, emphasizing love for country and key issues like national debt and socialism.

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