Elections
Left biggest winner in Uruguay election, but runoff needed
October 27, 2014In Uruguay, the presidential runoff is both a family matter and an ideological confrontation.
Read moreBrazil’s Dilma Rousseff re-elected in close vote
October 27, 2014Rousseff won most of Brazil's 26 states including Minas Gerais, Neves' home state where she was the governor from 2003 to 2010.
Read moreHouse race in Virginia shows what’s at stake in election
October 23, 2014For many years, the 10th CD seat was held by Republican Congressman Frank Wolf, who easily beat off all challenges from Democrats. But Wolf is now retiring, leaving this as an open seat.
Read moreLetter Carriers jump into electoral arena for pro-post office candidates
October 22, 2014The Letter Carriers took the unusual step of singling out for support only lawmakers who are strong supporters of postal union members.
Read moreClimate change requires a new abolition movement
October 20, 2014With the elections ahead and the People's Climate March a few weeks in the rear view mirror, I'm reminded of a meeting in the Bronx that I attended and spoke at this summer.
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