East Germany
Little is widely known about East Germany in the west, beyond the Berlin Wall and the Stasi, and yet many Germans long for what life was like when it was around. How do we explain that?
Socialism Success Stories
Official narratives in the West treat socialism as a failure wherever it has been attempted, but this is not the case. We will look at lesser-known examples of successfully implemented socialist institutions, agendas, and programs from around the world throughout history.
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Vietnam
After decades of war and embargo, Vietnam has dramatically raised its people’s living standards while still fighting for socialism.
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Burkina Faso
During his four years in power, Thomas Sankara’s political and socialist policies in Burkina Faso dramatically expanded women’s freedom, improved education, and uplifted the poor.
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Venezuela
Bolivarian Socialism under Hugo Chávez dramatically raised the living standards and expanded the political rights of ordinary Venezuelans.
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