Their bravery is a profound affirmation that freedom of expression, dissent and protest are values held by people all over the world.
Tag: Communism (Theory and Philosophy)
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Mikhail Gorbachev, Reformist Soviet Leader, Is Dead at 91
Adopting principles of glasnost and perestroika, he weighed the legacy of seven decades of Communist rule and set a new course, presiding over the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
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In Wealthy City, a Marxist Mayor Wins Over Voters
Yes, this Communist politician wants to redistribute wealth, but a focus on housing, her own modest lifestyle and a hard childhood have helped her popularity.
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‘You Will Stay Silent’: Photographs From Behind the Iron Curtain
Images taken in the 1970s and ’80s provide a glimpse into life under autocracy.