John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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World
Colonial heritage, socialist future? The complex history behind Hong Kong protests
September 5, 2019The causes of the protests are complex, involving democratic rights, national identity, massive class inequality, and a clash between China's socialist system and the legacy of British colonialism.
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Politics
Celebrating 100: The Communist Party USA and the new era of socialism
August 30, 2019Part 8 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.
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U.S.
At mass rallies, the nation cries out: ‘Do something’ about gun violence
August 21, 2019Recess Rallies demand passage of universal background checks and so-called "Red Flag" laws.
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Politics
Changing world balance of forces in new stage of globalization
August 15, 2019Part 7 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.
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Opinion
A border wall is no solution to the opioid crisis
August 13, 2019Global cooperation is needed to both regulate production and distribution of legal painkillers and combat illegal drug trafficking while massively funding drug addiction treatment.
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Opinion
Dreaming of the day bikes will outnumber the cars
August 8, 2019It's a beautiful sunny day. I strap on my helmet, and I'm set to go.
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Politics
The mass democratic upsurge and the fight for unity
August 7, 2019Part 6 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.
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U.S.
Big Pharma companies are the “drug kingpins” of the opioid crisis
August 1, 201976 billion opioid pills flooded the country between 2006-2012, and just three companies manufactured 88% of them.
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