Politics
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Benjamin Jefferson Davis Jr. (1903–1964) was an influential African American lawyer and Communist activist who served on the New York City Council. His legal work challenged Jim Crow laws, and he became prominent in leftist politics. Convicted under the Smith Act, Davis continued advocating for civil rights until his death, leaving a significant legacy.
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Vladimir Lenin’s State and Revolution is a pivotal Marxist text that critiques reformist approaches and emphasizes the necessity of a proletarian state to dismantle bourgeois power. Written in 1917, it combines theoretical rigor and revolutionary strategy, offering insights for contemporary struggles against inequality and capitalist frameworks, retaining its significance over time.
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The Fourth of July, viewed through Marxist theory, symbolizes a bourgeois revolution that maintained class hierarchies and racial oppression rather than universal freedom. This critique highlights the contradictions between revolutionary rhetoric and capitalist realities, advocating for a radical reinterpretation of the holiday to connect it to ongoing struggles for collective liberation and economic justice.
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The essay critiques the bourgeoisie’s historical reliance on liberal democracy, arguing they now see it as outdated. Initially champions of democratic principles, they increasingly embrace authoritarianism to protect their privileges. Contemporary signs include rising authoritarianism, entrenched plutocracy, and disdain for public accountability, suggesting democracy’s utility for the bourgeoisie has waned.
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Luís Carlos Prestes, a Brazilian revolutionary and military leader, significantly impacted the fight for social justice. He led the Prestes Column in the 1920s, became a prominent figure in the Communist movement, and suffered imprisonment after a failed uprising against Getúlio Vargas. Prestes’ legacy endures in Brazil’s political landscape.
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The Gaza war highlights the tragic contradictions of survival and self-destruction, rooted in history, ideology, and power. While Hamas uses civilians as shields, Israel’s military might exacerbates suffering. The international community’s hypocrisy perpetuates chaos. The conflict, driven by imperialist capitalism, demands a courageous examination to seek resolution and empathy beyond entrenched narratives.
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Trumpism is a chaotic blend of grievance, celebrity worship, and opportunism, characterized by empty promises and demagoguery. It thrives on resentment and nostalgia, manipulating a populace seeking scapegoats. The complicity of intellectuals and the moral bankruptcy of its enablers expose a deeper failure of democracy, requiring urgent resistance through informed engagement.
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The author expresses frustration and despair over U.S. politics, viewing the Harris-Walz ticket as a lesser evil compared to Trump-Vance. They argue that elections reinforce capitalist dominance, benefitting the ruling class while failing to address systemic inequalities. Genuine change requires grassroots organization and revolutionary theory, not mere electoral reforms.
Letters from Tomis 