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Caribbean states, Uruguayan president demand end of U.S. blockade of Cuba

January 5, 2015 By Emile Schepers

The Caribbean Community, known as CARICOM, has once more called for an end to the U.S. blockade of Cuba.

Sen. Harkin closes career with demand that lawmakers give workers ‘opportunity’

January 5, 2015 By PAI

Closing his 40-year career on Capitol Hill, retiring Senate Labor Committee chairman Tom Harkin challenged his colleagues to give workers and all other people in the U.S. opportunity.

A season’s reflections on socialism

December 23, 2014 By Sam Webb

Nine reflections on the fall of the Soviet Union, what socialism is and isn't, and getting to socialism USA.

The present and future of Jerusalem: a peace activist’s view

December 19, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon

Since the war between Israel and the surrounding Arab states, the mantra for many Israeli politicians has been "Jerusalem, the united and undivided eternal capital of Israel."

Ten bright spots for hope in 2014

December 19, 2014 By PW Editorial

Let's keep hope alive this holiday season and into the New Year with the hope and expectation that lasting victories are possible!