With Professor Bill Smaldone
“Socialism.” “Communism.” These words get thrown around constantly in our politics right now, often by people with little interest in what they actually mean. So much of the current Republican messaging is built on blurring and distorting these terms that it’s worth stepping back to ask a basic question: what are socialism and communism, really?
Join Progressive Salem for a special event with Bill Smaldone, Professor of History at Willamette University and former Salem City Councilor. Professor Smaldone will walk us through the real history of these ideas, the stark differences between them, and why they matter for the policy debates we’re having today.
Whether you’re deeply versed in political history or just tired of hearing these labels tossed around without explanation, this talk is for you. Come with your questions.
Socialism, Communism, and American Politics
- Saturday, September 19 at 3 PM
- Salem Public Library Anderson Rooms
- 585 Liberty St SE