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In defense of socialist meritocracy

January 4, 2019 By Laurent Ross

Can we stop with the non-Marxist argument that there is something wrong with meritocracy?

Mattis resignation signals a split in the capitalist class

January 4, 2019 By Rick Nagin

There now are two distinct groups within the ruling class, differing in fundamental ways in their foreign and domestic policies.

Report from Cuba: Insights from a visitor after 60 years of socialism

January 1, 2019 By Special to People’s World

Though they may be short of means, there is no lack of political will and determination among Cubans to move ahead and build a better future.

‘Communism for Kids’—but mostly for grownups with imagination

December 27, 2018 By Eric A. Gordon

A reader with some background in socialist thinking will readily identify the hopeful, optimistic conclusion with some skepticism, smacking as it does of the early “utopians."

Universal Basic Income: Ruling class scam or step toward socialism?

December 19, 2018 By Tim Libretti

The idea of “From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs” challenges any notion that the work people do should bear any relation to their ability to meet their needs.