socialism
Celebration marks 32nd anniversary of Nicaragua’s Sandinista revolution
July 20, 2011Thirty-two years ago, a Marxist-led national liberation movement forever changed the history and political dynamics of Nicaragua.
Read moreDebt-ceiling showdown: a test of sanity
July 7, 2011The so-called "debt ceiling" crisis is upon us and it's becoming a test of sanity how long it will take all reasonable people to conclude that the Republican Party has painted its teeth orange, and jumped...
Read moreKenneth Appelhans, fighter for working people, dies
July 6, 2011Kenneth William Appelhans, a staunch fighter for the rights of all workers, died June 29 at the age of 75.
Read moreHospital ERs at market’s mercy
June 8, 2011I've long been a firm believer in public health care for all. Why not? We've had hugely successful Social Security and Medicare for decades.
Read moreWhich way to socialism?
May 23, 2011Hopefully, if asked about the road to socialism, people of socialist inclinations can give a better answer than two Mainers did to a lost traveler.
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