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Chilean communists take a hit as protests mount

September 19, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A group of 50 self proclaimed, "rebel students" on September 12 attacked the Santiago offices of the Chilean Communist Party's (CP) Central Committee.

President Obama’s jobs plan in context

September 14, 2011 By Art Perlo

Obama's American Jobs Act is better than we expected, and although it does not do enough, it should be supported while pushing for more and better proposals.

Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis

September 13, 2011 By Joe Sims

This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.

Thousands fill New York’s Fifth Ave. to celebrate labor

September 12, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

On September 10, Labor Day, New York City's main thoroughfare, Fifth Avenue, was filled for 30 blocks with thousands of union families celebrating the labor movement.

Justice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico

September 12, 2011 By Emile Schepers

A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.