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Socialist coalition hands right-wing Portuguese government defeat
November 13, 2015The unity in Portugal has been made possible by a very evident left turn on the part of the Socialist Party.
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No joy in Wisconsin Mudville as state economy strikes out
November 10, 2015The Walker approach hasn't opened Wisconsin to business, it has propelled an exodus.
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Banning the box – long overdue
November 4, 2015Banning the box is an important step. Ongoing pressure will insure others are taken.
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Liberal election victory in Canada holds lessons for Americans
October 26, 2015Liberals 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.
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NYC union pension systems to invest $150m in affordable city housing
October 23, 2015Union labor will build the housing in an economically targeted investment program in all five boroughs.
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