Marxism’s Influence in American Culture and Policy Karl Marx published The Communist Manifesto in 1848, outlining ten ideological “planks” designed to dismantle traditional society and replace it with a fully centralized, state‑controlled system. While Marx wrote for 19th‑century Europe, I would suggest that these same principles have quietly taken root in modern America through decades of legislation, cultural shifts, and expanding federal authority. This article examines each plank, its original meaning, and how critics believe it manifests in the United … Continue reading →