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Kerry declares end of Monroe Doctrine: Is it for real?

November 22, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, the Monroe Doctrine is hated as an oppressive mechanism whereby the U.S. claims the unilateral right to limit the national sovereignty of area nations.

View from Dallas: Let’s not forget what JFK did

November 21, 2013 By Douglas Matus

While the nation at large prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, few cities have a slate of activities to rival that of Dallas.

Day of reckoning set for Texas voter ID law

November 18, 2013 By Douglas Matus

Texas' voter ID law, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature and widely condemned as discriminatory and unconstitutional, now has a day in court.

Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race

November 15, 2013 By A.B. Wilkinson

On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.

Sen. Davis registers candidacy for governor

November 15, 2013 By Douglas Matus

State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth filed her official candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor on Nov. 9.