democracy
Is this a socialist moment?
January 25, 2010Is this a socialist moment? I hear this question when I travel. So here is the answer I usually give when asked at public meetings.
Read moreZelaya to be allowed to leave on January 27: Maybe
January 25, 2010President Manuel Zelaya will be allowed to leave the Brazilian embassy in the capital, Tegucigalpa and go into exile on January 27, maybe.
Read moreSupreme Court goes for ‘One dollar, one vote’
January 22, 2010The court's ruling allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose political candidates, leaving unions in the dust.
Read moreBillionaire wins Chile election
January 20, 2010Sebastian Pinera defeated Eduardo Frei, the candidate of the governing coalition (Concertacion), becoming the first candidate from the right wing to win Chile's presidency since 1958.
Read moreLandmark marriage equality trial opens in San Francisco
January 14, 2010A San Francisco courtroom has become the latest venue in the nationwide campaign for marriage equality.
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