capitalism
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A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
So much of science fiction is about humanity bringing our problems — class, capitalism, pollution — with us into outer space.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
He was a leading member of the "Frankfurt School", a body of thought critical of capitalism from a "new left" perspective distinct from traditional Marxism.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
I intend to draw Miss Trixie out rather shortly; 1 suspect that this Medusa of capitalism has many valuable insights and more than one pithy observation to offer.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing capitalism
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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