Trial to Defend Stalin

Stalin has lost in court in a much publicized libel case. Stalin’s grandson, Yevgeny Dzhugashvili, charged the paper Novaya Gazeta with libel. Last April, author Anatoly Yablokov accused Stalin of being a “bloodthirsty cannibal” that signed “death lists” and committed “crimes against his own people.” The paper’s editor, a self-described “anti-Stalinist,” was not surprised with the outcome.

Review of Women at the Gates

Goldman describes the complex contradictions of Soviet society during the Stalin era, especially in regards to women. She describes the conflict between those who wanted the party to focus on byt or lifestyle issues for females and those who wanted to place byt issues on the back-burner and focus exclusively on the economy. Eventually, Stalin would solve byt problems and production problems together.

Break Free in 2024

The Leading Light Communist Organization wishes all comrades and allies a glorious New Year! As per LLCO tradition, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of those that have worked tirelessly towards achieving our shared goals. We have much to be thankful for in 2023. Our Leading Lights have organized and participated in …

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International Workers’ Day 2023

A glorious International Workers’ day to all Comrades, allies, and members of the working class! On May 1st, we celebrate the hard won victories of the workers around the world. We remember with reverence the great sacrifices that were made by so many of our predecessors fighting for a more just system. We are also …

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Forward to 2022!

The year is ending, and the Leading Light Communist Organization can look back at 2021 with a sense of pride. While many are still recovering or suffering from the economic and social damage of the past two years, the LLCO has not faltered in our long march. While there have been many twists and turns …

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International Workers’ Day 2021

Opportunities and Challanges This International Workers’ Day, the Leading Light Communist Organization offers a message of unity and solidarity to all like minded individuals and parties around the world. As we have stated over the course of the last year, we are living through a historic time with unusually high stakes. The next few years …

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