World
Colombia’s FARC: The debut of a new era
March 2, 2018For most Colombians, the idea of a presidential election that included a legal candidate from the FARC rebel group was something of a farcical fantasy just three years ago.
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South Africa: Workers and poor the biggest losers in Zuma’s state capture
March 2, 2018It’s been a surreal time in South Africa, where during February events went into overdrive after a period of political torpor.
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For a German government: Sunday suspense
February 27, 2018Only one force is genuinely suited to exposing the lies and redirecting emotions away from attacks on the poorest victims and towards solidarity with them against the truly guilty forces on high. It is the left.
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Billboards opposing drone wars going up all over Syracuse, NY
February 23, 2018Is this the “freedom” for which the wars endanger and impoverish and indebt us?
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Italian elections and immigration
February 22, 2018Italian elections are always complex affairs, but the upcoming Mar. 4 vote is one of the most bewildering in several decades.
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