Ideological Struggles within Ethnic Communities: The Communist Weekly Naprej and its Role Among Slovenian Americans (1935–1941)

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Influence on public opinion within the Slovenian American community was significant during the 1930s, particularly amid events like the Spanish Civil War.
The magazine Naprej functioned as a key platform for disseminating communist and anti-fascist ideas, shaping political engagement among Slovenian Americans.
Grassroots tactics similar to those of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia were adopted, despite facing resistance from established Slovenian American organizations.
The ideological divides created during this period were evident during World War II, particularly concerning Yugoslavia's postwar future.

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This article examines how CPUSA impacted Slovenian Americans' political identity and activism, suggesting ideological struggles during the 1930s.

Milan Mrđenović (2025) studied this question.

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This article examines how CPUSA impacted Slovenian Americans' political identity and activism, suggesting ideological struggles during the 1930s.