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Obama and the politics of outrage
February 9, 2015Some of the commentary from the left on President's Obama's recent State of the Union address struck me as too negative, even cynical in a few instances.
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Greece’s Tsipras declares end to austerity, favors jobless over creditors
February 9, 2015Alexis Tsipras set his leftist government on a collision course with Greece's creditors, proclaiming an end to the era of austerity and "five years of bailout barbarity."
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Justices could increase big-money hold on state courts
February 9, 2015Most voters know little about judicial candidates. Money influences judicial campaigns far more than it does campaigns for Congress.
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Oakland examines racial disparities, police misconduct
February 9, 2015The Oakland City Council has begun a new process to examine racial disparities in the city's economy and criminal justice system.
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Repression increases against Sudanese left and progressive media
February 9, 2015Sudan has been in an increasing state of turmoil since its southernmost part broke off in 2011 and formed the Republic of South Sudan.
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