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In Mexico, world loses giants for justice
February 1, 2011Two heavy blows in one week and a day! First, journalist, poet, commentator, lifelong post-beat Beatnik and activist for hopeless causes Johnny Ross, 72, died of liver cancer on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro in western...
Read moreEgypt uprising is turning point for region and U.S.
January 31, 2011When the mass uprising in Tunisia spread to Egypt last week, it took a qualitative turn: Egypt occupies a highly strategic position in the region and has for decades been a linchpin of American policy there.
Read moreTime to normalize relations with Cuba
January 31, 2011Polls have consistently shown a significant majority of Americans favor normal relations with Cuba.
Read moreTunisian uprising inspires democracy fight
January 27, 2011The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.
Read moreState election may determine future of Mexican left
January 26, 2011On July 3, voters in the central State of Mexico, in Mexico, will elect a new governor. More is at stake than one governorship out of 31 in this country of 108 million people. The future...
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