Politics
South Africa: Communists convene broad front to halt country’s decline
May 24, 2017South Africa is facing greater uncertainty and dysfunction than at any time since the height of the struggle against white minority rule.
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In Japan, Abe seeks repeal of the Peace Constitution
May 23, 2017The PM hopes to realize Japanese nationalists’ long-time dream of repealing the post-war constitution and rebuilding the country's military power.
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Exposing Trump’s “high crimes and misdemeanors”
May 19, 2017Fully exposing Trump’s crimes will bog down the right-wing legislative agenda, boost democratic forces, and open the door to bigger victories in 2018 and 2020.
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Trump scandals reach tipping point: Special counsel appointed
May 18, 2017Never before has a special prosecutor been named to investigate a president less than 120 days into his term while talk of impeachment is heard on the floor of Congress.
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With eight million eligible immigrants, activists plan U.S. citizenship drive
May 17, 2017“We have learned since Trump took office that there is an unprecedented effort to deport non-citizens from this country."
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