Elections
Visions for the future clash in French elections
February 28, 2017High unemployment, a slow economy, the threat of terrorism, and an influx of Syrian refugees provide the backdrop for France’s upcoming elections.
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New York progressives discuss tactics
February 22, 2017The NYC chapter of the New York Progressive Alliance recently met to discuss candidates, issues, and voter registration reforms.
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Socialist presidential candidate Lenín Moreno leads in Ecuador
February 21, 2017Socialist candidate Lenín Moreno is about to win Ecuador’s presidency. Like the famous Russian he’s named after, Moreno promises a revolution - in the rights of people with disabilities.
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Venezuela: Communists slam new rule to publish party membership lists
February 15, 2017Venezuela’s National Electoral Council is forcing parties to publish a list of their members. Fearful of a return to past persecution, the Communist Party is refusing to comply.
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Angela Merkel’s grip on Germany’s politics may be loosening
February 13, 2017The year ahead may become very complicated and difficult in many places on both sides of the Atlantic.
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