John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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U.S.
Lesson from the 2014 elections: Inclusive 50-state strategy needed
December 1, 2014The time for licking election wounds is over, but as many factors came into play, lessons are still being drawn from the setbacks.
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U.S.
GOP strategy for victory on Nov. 4: racism and voter suppression
October 30, 2014Voter turnout is decisive to the outcome; labor and its allies are going all out to reach every potential supporter, including discouraged voters.
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U.S.
Judicial system and democratic rights at stake in 2014 elections
October 15, 2014Basic democratic rights are at stake Nov. 4 if Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate and expand their domination of governorships and state houses.
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Opinion
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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Environment
The people, Wall Street, and the planetary emergency
September 8, 2014Solutions to the climate crisis inevitably collide with the capitalist system and its inherent need for endless expansion based on a ruthless drive for maximum profit.
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Environment
“The Sixth Extinction” or how humanity, perching on tree limb, saws it off
August 6, 2014Writer Elizabeth Kolbert passionately describes how human destruction of ecological systems is causing a great mass extinction of biological species, including possibly humanity itself.
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Opinion
Why LeBron’s return brings joy to Ohio
July 28, 2014As an Ohio native, I have to admit I got a little teary eyed when NBA basketball star LeBron James announced he was returning to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Opinion
Elections, the state, reform & revolution
June 30, 2014Another major electoral battle is shaping up in November that will determine the political terrain of struggle for the next period.
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