politics
“American Relief Aid and the Spanish Civil War”: a unique perspective
June 12, 2015Context is central to any historical narrative. This is certainly true regarding the Spanish Civil War.
Read moreThird “Yes Men” film is great…and “Revolting”
June 11, 2015The third film about the prankster activists who call themselves The Yes Men, is being released this weekend across the country.
Read moreChanging captains in Germany’s Left Party
June 11, 2015The Left Party is the only opposition force with any real clout in Germany, so a gathering with representatives of its 60,000 members was important enough.
Read moreWith House vote looming, labor turns up heat on trade
June 11, 2015Unionists continue to campaign to get lawmakers to reject the scheme that would grease the skids for secret trade pacts.
Read moreUnions launch ad denouncing N.Y. Rep. Rice’s fast track betrayal
June 9, 2015"Congresswoman Rice's about-face on Fast Track is a complete betrayal to all working men and women across this country."
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