Analysis
Analysis of political developments.
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Trump’s federal repression election ploy spurs greater resistance
Far from being intimidated, Portland residents were outraged when unannounced paramilitary units started grabbing protesters off the street.
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Protest works: Racist team name bites the dust in Washington, DC
The decision to change the name came swiftly after the start of protests following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna…
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Biden’s climate plan: tactic to win Sanders supporters or something more?
Trump is particularly pro-business and anti-people/planet, but will Biden lead the charge toward meaningful climate action?
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Cuba flattens the COVID-19 curve
Photo: Director of Epidemiology of the Cuban Ministry of Health Dr. Francisco Durán García, in his daily press conference Yesterday,…
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Why are federal agents kidnapping Portland protesters?
Portland police have declared riots at largely peaceful protests and indiscriminately deployed tear gas, stun grenades, and rubber bullets into…
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The Electoral College: protecting the rich from democracy since 1787
The Electoral College is designed to protect the U.S. government from excessive influence from the “unruly mob.”
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Philippine President Duterte signs ‘Anti-Terrorism Bill’ into law
National Democratic activists and allies denounce the Anti-Terror Law. Photo: Anakbayan Silicon Valley On July 3, the president of the…
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Teachers demand COVID-19 containment before return to campuses
“I think I need to draw the line at dying.”
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Court orders shut down of Dakota Access Pipeline
While the Dakota Access Pipeline's ultimate fate remains undecided, this is nevertheless an extremely important victory for the sovereignty of…
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Stay in the streets – Justice for Vanessa Guillén!
Vanessa Guillén’s story is just one in a military culture of sexual violence, domestically and internationally.
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