democracy
The struggle for democracy continues: German and American perspectives
June 22, 2018The struggle for democracy is in high gear—or as they say in the global South, a luta continua, the struggle continues.
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Worried about Russian election tampering? Look what Republicans are up to.
June 11, 2018We should take steps to ensure no foreign power can interfere with our elections, but we should also act boldly to ensure that the right to vote is not undermined by zealous partisans at home.
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Shell game: Trump, Cohen rake in big bucks by selling access
May 9, 2018In what looks like a pay-for-play scheme, Trump's lawyer has been funneling millions through front company bank accounts.
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Brazil: Former president Lula to prison; police fire on protesters
April 9, 2018Communist Party leader Luciana Santos said, “Lula is trapped because in one of the most unequal countries in the world, he ruled mainly for the poor.”
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Brazilians rally to Lula after court orders him to prison
April 6, 2018The left-wing leader is still Brazil’s most popular politician and is the front-runner for the presidential election due in October.
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