Socialism

New York Mayor Mamdani gets major primary wins, expanding democratic socialism in Democratic party

Some analysts and former officials say the expansion of the democratic socialist base is also in response to the Biden administration's backing of Israel's war in Gaza following October 7.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.
A truck displaying images of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his wife Begona Gomez drives outside the court as a way of protest on the day Gomez appears in court to testify as part of influence-peddling investigation, in Madrid, Spain, June 15, 2026.

Spanish PM Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules

A man casts his shadow on a vintage taxi before the Cuban government presents far-reaching economic measures that could mark the most significant shift toward a market economy since the 1959 revolution, in Havana, Cuba June 17, 2026.

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony honoring victims of the 1982 Falklands War.

The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion


Yizhak Tabenkin: The Israeli socialist opposed to territorial compromise - opinion

The simplistic hawk-dove divide is not reflective of Zionist history, as is clearly demonstrated through the politics of kibbutz movement luminary Yitzhak Tabenkin (1887-1971).

 A MOTHER and two children cross the street in Kibbutz Yitav, named for Yitzhak Tabenkin, based on the acronym of his name in Hebrew.

Marxist Zionism: Israel's often forgotten socialist past - opinion

Not only is a synthesis between Marxism and Zionism possible, but the practitioners of such a fusion played a noteworthy role in shaping modern Israel

 MERETZ LEADERS and activists celebrate on election night, March 2021. The single largest bloc of votes at Lehavot Habashan went to Meretz.

Why the Left went from being pro-Israel, Zionism to opposing them - opinion

Solidarity with the struggle of the long-persecuted Jews for national freedom was seen as an integral element in an anti-fascist, anti-colonialist, and anti-racist worldview. 

'Long live the Intifada': Palestinians and pro-Palestinian supporters protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza amid days of conflict between the two sides, in Brooklyn, New York, US, May 15, 2021.

As a Jew and a Democratic Socialist, Danny Tenenbaum is a rare breed in Montana government

“My philosophy is to not hide who I am, and, and to be proud of who I am,” Danny Tenenbaum said.

 The Montana Jewish Project is trying to purchase the Temple Emanu-El building, now owned by the Helena Catholic Diocese, and turn it into a community center.

Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring

Older Cubans said they would miss having a Castro at the helm, although most acknowledged it was time to pass on the baton.

Cuban First Secretary of Communist Party Raul Castro Ruz gives a speech, on January 01, 2019, during the celebration of 60th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. At back, the Fidel Castro's tomb.

Democrats hold shared values with American Jewry

Imagine if this low-acceptance rate of refugees was in place when we were fighting for the release of Soviet refuseniks. But we don’t have to imagine.

 US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.

Are Democratic Socialists driving Jewish voters away?

Trump has been aided in his quest to win Jewish votes by strong assists from the rising power of the Democratic Socialist faction in the Democratic Party.

PROGRESSIVE JEWISH candidate Alex Morse singled out ‘the squad’ – Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib – for praise and has not a word of condemnation, even though they are the only members of Congress openly calling for a boycott of Israel.

The legacy of Evo Morales

Bolivia’s longest serving president: Socialist authoritarian to some, champion of the people to others.

FORMER BOLIVIAN president Evo Morales in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in March.

Anti-gov't protests rock last Soviet republic, Belarus

Independent polls suggest President Lukasheko's approval rating stands at 3%.

Supporters of presidential candidate Sviatlana Tichanouskaya attend an election campaign rally in Barysau

Venezuela's pro-gov't supreme court ousts leaders of opposition parties

The court issued rulings on Monday night and Tuesday putting the Democratic Action and First Justice political parties in the hands of politicians who have been expelled from those parties.

A protestor holds a national flag while standing in front of a fire burning at the entrance of a building housing the magistracy of the Supreme Court of Justice and a bank branch, during a rally against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 12, 2017. Protesters angry at t