Communism

Former Communist is Front Runner in Italian Election

February 20, 2013, 9:06 am

Pier Luigi Bersani is likely to become Italy’s next Prime Minister. With roots in the Italian Communist Party, some leftists labor and tax laws may be in store.

Ukraine’s Pro-Soviet Street Names Show Communist Influence

February 10, 2013, 11:23 pm

Pro-communist street names and monuments are still common throughout Ukraine, indicating that communist ideology continues to influence the public, say activists.

Moldova Enacts Ban on Communist Symbols

October 4, 2012, 7:37 pm

Moldova officially enacted a ban on all communist symbols for political purposes earlier this week.

Foundation To Build Museum for Victims of Communism

June 19, 2012, 3:28 am

A donation from a former Soviet-bloc country has set in motion plans to build an international museum for victims of communism in Washington, D.C.

Rumsfeld Awarded for Standing Against Communism

June 13, 2012, 1:32 am

Communism is responsible for the death of more people than any other movement in history, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said upon receiving the [...]

Czech Dissident Sees Justice for Communist-Era Crime

May 20, 2012, 3:49 am

After more than 20 years, justice has been finally served for Czech writer and dissident Petr Placak.

China’s State-Run Media Welcome North Korea Heir

December 20, 2011, 7:30 pm

The Chinese Communist Party’s official media responded with appropriate dolefulness to the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, but appears to wish to quickly usher in [...]