International
Cuba travel bill advances in the Senate
May 20, 2015Of progressive bills, the one that appears to be moving forward most quickly is the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015.
Read moreToday in history: Forward-looking Uruguayan President José Mujica turns 80
May 20, 2015On this date in 1935, José Alberto Mujica Cordano was born in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Read moreBolivarian Latin America promises help in worldwide refugee crisis
May 20, 2015As the Rohingyas have fled Burma in often unseaworthy boats, they have found themselves barred from landing in other countries.
Read moreElection renews hope for Cyprus reunification
May 18, 2015The election was for the presidency of the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," an entity held to be illegal by the U.N.
Read moreCongress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
May 18, 2015Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.
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