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Trotskyism

Variety of Marxism developed by Leon Trotsky

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Jan 6, 2026

What arguments do defenders of Marxist theory offer to distinguish theory from 20th-century implementations?

Defenders of Marxist theory argue vigorously that the catastrophic outcomes of 20th‑century regimes—most notably Stalinist and Leninist states—reflect political distortions, contingencies, or “Marxism...

Nov 9, 2025

What was the Smith Act and its impact on communist activities?

The Smith Act (Alien Registration Act of 1940) criminalized advocating the violent overthrow of the U.S. government and required alien registration; it became a principal legal tool used against commu...