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communist

[kom-yuh-nist] / ˈkɒm yə nɪst /


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A transit porter and motorman with the New York City subway in the 1980s, Mr. Naiden was active in a tiny communist cell within the union, endorsing free fares and encouraging turnstile hopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There is historical anti-Chinese sentiment expressed by the Vietnamese population, but relations between the two communist parties are close.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

US Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson concluded a five-day trip to Cuba on Sunday as President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the communist government.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A writer, he once worked on cultural issues for Cuba’s communist government, before moving abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

At his desk, Ellsberg read cables from General Westmoreland warning that communist forces were close to cutting the country in two along the central highlands.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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