Opinion
Shutdown: New phase in a very American coup
October 11, 2013They didn't wear jackboots, but the shutdown of government by an extremist faction of the Republican Party can only be described as a new phase in a very American coup.
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Clear-cut progressive victory in New York City public advocate race
October 8, 2013A progressive trend in the New York City elections for mayor, comptroller, borough offices and city council became even more clear-cut in the runoff Democratic Party primary for the third city-wide office - public advocate.
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Is right-wing extremism the new norm?
October 8, 2013You've probably seen or heard of protests against the affordable health care act, against raising the minimum wage, against marriage equality, and more than anything against stronger gun laws.
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Vietnamese leader Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102
October 7, 2013He passed away from old age on Friday October 4 at Military Hospital 108, where he had been living for several years.
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Government shutdown to crash into debt ceiling crisis?
October 2, 2013Way over a million workers are immediately affected by the shutdown. Will they get back pay once the government starts up again? With this Congress, who knows?
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