democracy
Polish president attempts ban of communist symbols
December 9, 2009Anticommunist hysteria in Poland crossed the boundaries of common sense long, long ago. Recently it has crossed the boundaries of absurdity.
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Severe problems loom after Honduras elections
December 7, 2009The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
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Honduras election raises questions on turnout, international recognition
November 30, 2009Regarding the controversial elections in Honduras on Sunday, November 29, all are agreed on one thing: National Party presidential candidate Pepe Lobo got the most votes.
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NYC council elections: some defeats, some historic victories
November 12, 2009New Yorkers elected a new city council November 3, with some remarkable, and contradictory, results.
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Capitalism, socialism, democracy and other letters to the editor
November 5, 2009Michael Moore's film on capitalism shows how very limited democracy is under capitalism.
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