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This week in history: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 20, 2017 By Eric A. Gordon

"The existence of racial barriers is repugnant to the ideals of any human society.”

Labor leaders grapple with how to halt the Trump agenda

March 20, 2017 By John Wojcik

"It was a mistake for the Democrats to not nominate Bernie Sanders, who could bring together not just the left, but the center and even some on the right."

Netherlands election: Far-right advance slowed as the left gains

March 17, 2017 By Emile Schepers

The expected victory of Geert Wilders and his anti-immigrant Freedom Party failed to materialize. Centrist parties suffered a decline, while left forces saw their vote grow.

GOP health care proposal would have huge impact in California

March 17, 2017 By Marilyn Bechtel

"This GOP proposal viciously cuts and caps Medicaid, when Trump said many times he would not cut this crucial program."

Trump’s budget robs from the poor, gives to the rich

March 17, 2017 By Larry Rubin

Every dollar taken from programs to help low-income people “will go to unaccountable defense contractors.”