Opinion
Fidel Castro, leader of Cuban revolution, turns 90
August 11, 2016Fidel Castro exemplifies the idea of revolution and is a model for how to lead one. He is the preeminent symbol for revolutionary action.
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Trump’s assassination talk sends Republicans running; creates opening for progressives
August 10, 2016A crippled Trump campaign leaves an opening for Clinton and the Democrats to present a populist agenda that can appeal to his base in the heartland.
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Desperation in Chicago and other cities while Trump talks estate tax
August 9, 2016During the Great Depression, unemployment hovered around 20 percent. Many neighborhoods now face levels twice that, six years into the supposed recovery.
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From #FeelTheBern to #ImWithHer: A young activist takes the long view
August 9, 2016Either Trump or Clinton will become president. There is no question as to which candidate gives the left the room it needs to form a programmatic response.
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How do you solve a problem like Russia?
August 5, 2016One good way to solve the "problem" of Russia might be to avoid making that country into a major problem every chance we get.
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