Politics
Labor advocate Wendy Carrillo elected to California Assembly
December 7, 2017This Assembly race was the final stage of a cascade of other political events that started when California Senator Barbara Boxer retired.
Read moreThe Russian Revolutions: 1905 and 1917
December 6, 2017Lenin said 1905 saw “the temporary defeat of the Russian Revolution.” Just like that time, the 1990s defeat of socialism will also prove temporary.
Read moreSupreme Court lets Trump keep his travel ban, for now
December 5, 2017While this is not the final ruling on the travel ban, it is a telling indication that the high court may ultimately side with Trump.
Read moreFight goes on against Republican tax cut for the rich
December 5, 2017“President Trump said he wanted to lower taxes for everyone as a Christmas gift to America, but this bill is simply a lump of coal to working families across the country."
Read moreFlynn not the biggest fish in pool of corruption
December 4, 2017“It’s critical we determine whether Flynn spoke with the Russians on his own initiative and who knew and approved of his actions."
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