Category: political economy
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Organizing for Power: The Best Way to Unionize a Nursing Home as a CNA
Let me tell you a story about a group of nursing home workers in Connecticut and their union, District 1199 New England, or 1199NE as it’s often called.…
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State-Owned Enterprises as a Percentage of the Global Economy in 2025
Based on the most recent data available, state-owned enterprises continue to represent a significant portion of the global economy in 2025. According to OECD reports, an estimated 22%…
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Why are Communist Countries Authoritarian?
In previous posts, we explored how the elimination of private ownership of the means of production may be the only path to dissolving many societal problems, including authoritarianism.…
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How Private Ownership of the Means of Production Causes Today’s Global Problems
What Does “Private Ownership of the Means of Production” Mean? Before explaining how it causes global problems, let’s clarify what this phrase means in simple terms: The “means…
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Marx’s Materialist Understanding of Human Nature
Marx’s philosophy offers a profound understanding of human nature by recognizing that humans are fundamentally shaped by their material conditions rather than abstract ideals or innate characteristics. This…
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It’s Time to Cut Out the Middleman Between Women and Socialism: Men
When we examine revolutionary movements and working class organization throughout history, the question of autonomous women’s organization emerges as a critical strategic consideration. Drawing from extensive historical evidence…
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