Emile Schepers
LATEST ARTICLES BY Emile Schepers
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U.S.
Elections in Virginia, the “Old Dominion”
February 2, 2012In recent decades, social and demographic changes, as well as the victories of the Civil Rights movement, have been eroding Virginia's reputation as a bulwark of reaction.
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U.S.
Defense funding act assailed for assault on civil liberties
January 24, 2012The legislation requires the government to arrest and detain indefinitely without trial non-citizens suspected of supporting this country's enemies in the "war on terror."
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World
French election pollsters: Sarkozy slipping, both left and far right advancing
January 17, 2012France elects a new president on April 22, with a runoff possible on May 6. As this date approaches, it would appear that incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy is going to have trouble holding on to power.
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Hungary’s government lurches further to the right
January 9, 2012Hungarian right-wing nationalism has its roots in the period between the two world wars.
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U.S.
Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration case in 2012
December 16, 2011The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it is going to hear three politically charged cases in its upcoming 2012 session.
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World
General strike shuts down Portugal
November 28, 2011A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.
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World
Uprising against authoritarian regime is renewed in Egypt’s streets
November 23, 2011Since Mubarak's departure, Egyptians have been frustrated in their desire for a democratic transformation.
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World
Spain: crushing right-wing victory as economy teeters at brink
November 23, 2011As expected, the Nov. 20 election to the the Spanish parliament was a massive defeat for the ruling Socialist Workers' Party
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