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First round election results in Brazil leave left hopeful
October 8, 2014On Sunday October. 5, Brazil held its general elections, after a campaign that was anything but boring.
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Sudan crackdown marks anniversary of repression
October 6, 2014The government of Sudanese President Omar Hassan al Bashir is engaged in a crackdown against a nationwide, broad-front opposition movement.
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Why the Berlin Wall fell remains a relevant question today
October 6, 2014For millions, the opening of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago resulted in genuine and understandable euphoria.
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Climate change, militarism, and the 2014 elections
October 2, 2014I was struck by the incredible breadth and grassroots depth of this sea of humanity streaming through the streets of New York. A mass movement has emerged!
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Cuba appeals to United Nations on U.S. blockade
October 2, 2014The United States wants to "isolate a small country because it defends its sovereignty and its right to freely choose its future."
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