As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it seems pertinent to look back to the dawn of our nation and reflect on the founding ideals that have shaped our country for over two centuries. An… Read More
I was just asked again by visitors to the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, DC. “What is going on?” What they mean is, “How can there be a rising tide of communism masquerading as a democratic form of socialism, so-called “democratic… Read More
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation welcomes the release of Pastor Jin “Ezra” Mingri of Zion Church after more than eight months of arbitrary detention in communist China. Pastor Jin’s detention was part of a sweeping campaign against Zion Church… Read More
Recently, in primary elections in both New York and Colorado, self-professed Communist and Democratic Socialist candidates beat even progressive-wing candidates to claim Democratic nominations for office. The political wave is moving through the States. Today on Breakpoint, Eric Patterson, president of the Victims of… Read More
On July 4, 1776, delegates of a nascent nation boldly declared that freedom could not be constrained by authoritarian rule, and that liberty was worth fighting for. 250 years later, that founding message of America still rings true. For the past quarter millennium, the United States of America has… Read More
Today, America celebrates 250 years of freedom. On July 4, 1776, our founders stood united against a tyrannical force, with a dream of a more perfect union. In doing so, they pledged to each other their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor…. Read More
What is America’s “glory” on July 4, 2026? VOC President and CEO Dr. Eric Patterson explores that question in a new op-ed published by WORLD as our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom. As he writes: We love America… Read More
How the Declaration of Independence Inspired the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 Tibor Arany was assembling thermometer parts at the Laboratory Equipment Factory, ashe did every Thursday afternoon, when he heard a gunshot—then a cry. Arany had heard thatsound before, and… Read More
First Principles: The American Founding vs. Communist Ideology is a new curricular resource developed by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation in honor of America’s 250th birthday. This middle and high school short course features eight lessons that contrast the… Read More
Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. All three of the far-left candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races. Elections in Washington, DC, vaulted another self-described “democratic socialist” into the national spotlight. What does it… Read More
