Elections
Supreme racism tramples democracy in voting rights
June 28, 2013The 30-year project of the Republicans and ultra-conservatives to crush civil rights took a qualitative leap forward when the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a 5-4 decision announced on June 25.
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New York teachers back Thompson for mayor
June 24, 2013This city's huge teachers' union has selected the candidate it prefers in the mayoral race now underway here.
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What will Iran’s new president deliver?
June 24, 2013The election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran was welcomed by thousands coming onto the streets of Tehran and other Iranian cities.
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Germany’s Left Party deals with water, fire, air and dirt
June 21, 2013BERLIN - Two elements threatened the congress of The Left Party in Dresden over the weekend: water and fire.
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Govs. Christie and Walker “give the finger” to voters
June 19, 2013Self-serving hypocrisy has blown up for two Republicans who are both maneuvering to be considered for the GOP nomination for president in 2016.
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