Violence
U.S. must recognize Venezuela’s elections
April 19, 2013The facts surrounding the voting process and election outcome in Venezuela demonstrate that U.S. refusal to recognize Maduro has nothing to do with the U.S.'s alleged concerns for democracy, but rather, its complete disdain for it.
Read moreChaos, then inspiration after bombing
April 16, 2013The bravery of the first responders, whether public workers, runners, fans or race volunteers, in rushing toward those who were hurt and towards the explosion, smoke and chaos is to be saluted and recognized.
Read moreRight-wing push to destabilize Venezuela after close election
April 16, 2013Violence, instigated by the right wing opposition, has broken out in Venezuela after leftist candidate Nicolas Maduro narrowly won the special election necessitated by the death of Hugo Chavez.
Read moreObama: “Shame on us if we’ve forgotten Newtown”
March 28, 2013"Shame on us if we've forgotten," Obama said. "I haven't forgotten those kids."
Read moreMarch for love, peace, and jobs on Valentine’s Day
February 21, 2013"There is hope, [when] young people lead us in a march for justice, for jobs, to have the courage to stand up."
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