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This week in history: Puerto Rican independentista José de Diego born
April 11, 2016Diego was a statesman, journalist, poet, lawyer, and advocate for Puerto Rico's independence from Spain and from the United States.
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The Cold War takes its toll on “The Americans”
April 8, 2016Fictional traitor Nina has appeared this season in haunting vignettes where her dreams of being rescued are dashed by cold reality.
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Sketches of pain: Miles high
April 8, 2016Despite onscreen flashes of genius, this vile, violent depiction of Davis feeds into the worst stereotypes white racists have about African-American people.
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Brazil’s workers say, “Stay Dilma, there will be no coup!
April 8, 2016To put it mildly, social policies implemented by the Workers Party-led government displeased the elite and reactionary middle class.
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Dinner, deaths, and fetishism of the dollar in new L.A. comedy
April 8, 2016Her play is loosely based on the Bernard Madoff scandal, the former stockbroker and investment adviser who thrived in the roaring George W. years until the bubble burst in 2008.
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