democracy

A Chavista victory in Venezuela will be “fraud” to the opposition

December 5, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

If indeed the Chavistas win on Sunday, which many people we have met so far are sure will be the case, count on the opposition to immediately start yelling "Fraud!" to whoever will listen.

Mexico’s Morena political party sets course for 2018

December 4, 2015 By Rossana Cambron

Morena concluded its second congress by reaffirming their goal: a peaceful democratic transformation of Mexico and victory in the Presidential and Congressional elections in 2018

Lobstermen take on Maine’s tea party governor

November 3, 2015 By Len Yannielli

IMLU Local 207 of the Lobstermen's Union is taking on Maine's tea party Republican Governor Paul LePage over a host of issues.

Liberal election victory in Canada holds lessons for Americans

October 26, 2015 By C.J. Atkins

Liberals campaigned on making investments in infrastructure to create jobs, raise income taxes on the richest Canadians to fund services for those at the bottom, and democratize the political system.

The stench of fascism seeps into the 2016 elections

September 1, 2015 By John Bachtell

Once one constitutional right is attacked no right is sacred; once one community is scapegoated, no one is safe; once violence is acceptable, our democracy is threatened.