How Communism Kills Kindness

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Henderson, R. (2026, September 25). How Communism Kills Kindness. The Free Press. https://www.thefp.com/p/how-communism-kills-kindness-mao-china-soviet-union-american-society

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The Free Press · collected 2026-09-25 · by Rob Henderson

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The article discusses the rise and popularity of communism in America ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, highlighting that several congressional candidates with socialist views are leading in polls across various states. It notes that many members of the Democratic Socialists of America’s leadership identify as communists and have celebrated figures like Mao Zedong, raising concerns about the direction this trend might take.

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Communism is gaining prominence in American politics ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. At least eight congressional candidates with socialist views are leading in polls across states like New York and Colorado. The article draws a link between socialism and communism, noting that nearly half of the leadership within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) identify as communists. In December 2025, members of the DSA’s Red Star Caucus celebrated Mao Zedong’s 132nd birthday, further highlighting their ideological alignment with communist principles. This surge in support for radical left-wing ideologies prompts questions about its influence on future governance and societal direction.

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Rob Henderson

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🔮 All of which raises some natural questions: Where is this revolutionary romance coming from? And as it steadily seeps into our leadership class, where will it lead?

2026-09-25 · assertive framing · How Communism Kills Kindness

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America Colorado Communism DSA New York

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DSA ORG · 3× America GPE · 1× Colorado GPE · 1× Communism ORG · 1× Communist NORP · 1× Mao Zedong’s PERSON · 1× New York GPE · 1× Red Star Caucus ORG · 1× Stu Smith PERSON · 1× the Democratic Socialists of America’s ORG · 1×

Narrative

With the midterm elections just over one month away, at least eight congressional candidates with avowedly socialist perspectives are poised to take office, polling well ahead of their opponents in states from New York to Colorado.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-25

🔮 All of which raises some natural questions: Where is this revolutionary romance coming from? And as it steadily seeps into our leadership class, where will it lead?

2026-09-25 · The Free Press

How Communism Kills Kindness · assertive framing

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More than that: It is being celebrated. asserted

It → celebrate → that

candidates → poise → Colorado

Nearly half of the members of the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) leadership body identify as communists. asserted

half → identify → communists

As Stu Smith reported earlier this summer, “Members with Communist political tendencies now significantly shape the DSA’s leadership.” asserted

Members → report → leadership

In their December 2025 newsletter, members of the DSA’s Red Star Caucus celebrated Mao Zedong’s 132nd birthday. asserted

members → celebrate → birthday

All of which raises some natural questions: Where is this revolutionary romance coming from? And as it steadily seeps into our leadership class, where will it lead? asserted

it → raise → class

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