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OPINION: Obama can end the Israel/Palestinian conflict
January 19, 2009(Reposted from talkingpointsmemo.com) If I could say two things to President-elect Barack Obama today, I would first express my gratitude for making me proud to be an American again. His campaign and election did that. And,...
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40,000 at whistlestop cheer Obama on way to capital
January 19, 2009BALTIMORE — Over 40,000 people braved bitter cold last Saturday afternoon to give Barack Obama a warm greeting as he passed through Charm City on his way to the capital to be sworn in as the...
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The Cuban Revolution and the liberation of Africa
January 17, 2009When the Cuban Revolution triumphed on Jan. 1 1959, its leaders openly declared their enmity for imperialism and colonialism, and began to organize material solidarity for revolutionary struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America. One of...
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Israeli attack on UN aid headquarters spurs sharp condemnation
January 17, 2009Israel’s attack on the United Nations relief headquarters in Gaza and its use of toxic white phosphorus among civilians are drawing wide condemnation and increasing demands for an immediate cease-fire. Human rights groups say the Israeli...
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End corruption take corporate money out of politics
January 17, 2009The brazen corruption of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is deplorable. But some would ask: what’s the big deal? Corruption is rampant in U.S. politics and is “as American as apple pie.” The larger issue, then, is...
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