John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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Former Cuban Five prisoner seeks friendship with U.S.
March 13, 2015"Keep the solidarity movement going in the fight to lift the blockade. Please extend our deepest gratitude to all."
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American people key to normalization of U.S.-Cuba ties
March 11, 2015Those who care deeply about peace and friendship between peoples should be part of every key battle ahead.
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A radical third party? I agree!
January 22, 2015"We need a labor-led third party in this country" is a refrain I hear more and more. It's a sentiment I agree with wholeheartedly!
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Athletes join growing movement for racial justice
December 18, 2014"This issue as I see it - police killings as a symptom of the systematic and historical devaluing of black lives - seemed too big to ignore."
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Lesson from the 2014 elections: Inclusive 50-state strategy needed
December 1, 2014The time for licking election wounds is over, but as many factors came into play, lessons are still being drawn from the setbacks.
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GOP strategy for victory on Nov. 4: racism and voter suppression
October 30, 2014Voter turnout is decisive to the outcome; labor and its allies are going all out to reach every potential supporter, including discouraged voters.
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Judicial system and democratic rights at stake in 2014 elections
October 15, 2014Basic democratic rights are at stake Nov. 4 if Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate and expand their domination of governorships and state houses.
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Climate change, militarism, and the 2014 elections
October 2, 2014I was struck by the incredible breadth and grassroots depth of this sea of humanity streaming through the streets of New York. A mass movement has emerged!
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