Analysis
Analysis of political developments.
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U.N. Anti-Nazism resolution: US, Canada, Ukraine sole opposers
On Friday, November 23, the United Nations passed a resolution condemning Nazism and similar tendencies. The resolution, proposed by Russia…
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The colonial underdevelopment of Africa by Europe and the United States
This article is based on a talk given at a Nov. 7 Party for Socialism and Liberation forum on Ebola.…
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Murder, she spoke
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first secretary of state (Jan. 21, 2009 – Feb. 1, 2013) under President Barack Obama.…
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Award-winning author critiques capitalism
Acceptance speeches by authors at the annual National Book Awards program rarely draw much attention in the broader popular culture.…
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Marion Barry (1936-2014): Passing of civil rights figure marks end of era
With the death of Marion Barry, it’s hard not to reflect on the passing of not only a man but…
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Report: 2.5 million U.S. children dumped like garbage in the street
It’s hard to say what is the most indicting aspect of the profit system. One trend, however, the dumping of children…
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No more illusions: Missouri cops talked peace, prepared war
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has just declared a State of Emergency. It includes the creation of a Unified Command of…
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Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of global greenhouse gasses
A recent study (Climate Change Jan. 2014) shows that two thirds of greenhouse gasses have been emitted by just 90…
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Protests oust imperialist-backed dictator in Burkina Faso
On Oct. 30, the people of Burkina Faso ousted the dictator Blaise Compaoré from office. The protests started when Compaoré,…
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Rasmea responds to travesty of justice: ‘I am strong!’
On Nov. 10,after just two hours of deliberation at the Detroit federal courthouse, a jury decided that Rasmea Odeh, the…
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