politics
Arrest increases call for political reform in New York State
February 9, 2015The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver is only the latest in a series of events that has raised the volume on calls for ethics and political reform in New York.
Read moreObama and the politics of outrage
February 9, 2015Some of the commentary from the left on President's Obama's recent State of the Union address struck me as too negative, even cynical in a few instances.
Read moreRepression increases against Sudanese left and progressive media
February 9, 2015Sudan has been in an increasing state of turmoil since its southernmost part broke off in 2011 and formed the Republic of South Sudan.
Read moreTens of thousands join Podemos rally in Madrid
February 2, 2015Around a quarter of a million people marched through Madrid on Saturday in a show of strength by the populist Podemos party.
Read more“Healthy Florida” plan may expand Medicaid in Sunshine State
February 2, 2015Scott's support for expansion is very carefully limited, however.
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