politics
French voters beat back ultra-right advance
December 14, 2015The runoff elections for regional governments in France on Sunday, December 13, produced a defeat for the ultra right.
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Right wing extremism, not immigrants, the big threat in Europe
December 14, 2015It is not the refugees who are posing the threat, but rather, those forces whose goals and methods all too vividly recall the rise of fascism 85 years ago.
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Latin American left moves to prevent defeats from becoming disasters
December 11, 2015The left in Argentina and Venezuela is in emergency mobilization mode to prevent electoral defeats from becoming disasters for workers and others.
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Portugal: the left takes charge
December 9, 2015Instead of head-on confrontation, the left is trying to maneuver while strengthening its base by improving people's lives.
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Syrian refugees more welcome in Wisconsin than Walker?
December 9, 2015Despite conservative cajoling, voters recognized that Scott Walker just wasn't presidential material.
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