socialism
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There’s no one agreed-upon definition of socialism, even among avowed socialists themselves.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Editor’s note: In this Future View, students discuss the rise of socialism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In contrast, Wilson - often anchored by his ever-present pipe and Gannex coat - was famed for a pragmatic, utilitarian wardrobe that defined the "cloth-cap" socialism of the 1960s and 70s.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The Granma expedition marked the start of a guerrilla war that swept Batista from power and ushered in over six decades of socialism.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
In the Soviet Union these include capitalism, God, and the surrender of national sovereignty; in the United States, socialism, atheism, and the surrender of national sovereignty.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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