By americansocialists in the form of the election of an anti-austerity socialist party in Greece. In a report by British newspaper the Daily Mail during the night, after 97 per cent of the votes had been counted, radical leftist party…
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The giant Eurozone money-pit: Greece elects socialist government, sparking fears of EU ‘catastrophe’
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By americansocialists in the form of the election of an anti-austerity socialist party in Greece. In a report by British newspaper the Daily Mail during the night, after 97 per cent of the votes had been counted, radical leftist party…
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Greek Election Begins With Strong Showing For Leftist Party
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By americansocialists Samaras’ coalition partner, socialist leader and Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos, said he hoped voters “will make choices that will lead them to something better.” But polls indicated his party could continue its precipitous fall since it signed…
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Target 185 plus: Why Karpoori Thakur is important for the BJP in Bihar
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By americansocialists Patna: Why is late Karpoori Thakur, a prominent backward caste leader and staunch socialist, suddenly so important in the BJP’s scheme of things in Bihar? The party has been busy organising the birth anniversary of the former chief…
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The Legacy of Occupy Wall Street
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By Maurice Isserman Three years ago this fall, Occupy Wall Street (OWS) set up its tents in Lower Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park and hunkered down for a long stay. Occupy has yet to receive the in-depth historical examination it deserves, but…
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Seattle watchdog: Kshama Sawant well within rights to deliver Socialist message on city dime
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By americansocialists Barnett says Sawant’s office consulted with him prior to Tuesday’s speech, and he determined it was well within the bounds of her office, even though she was speaking on behalf of the Socialist party and utilized city resources…
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State of the Union: SPUSA Response
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By spmichigan by SPUSA Co-Chair Stephanie Cholensky The political theater of a State of the Union Address, while certainly absurd in its disconnect with the struggle of the people, does serve as a reminder of our commitment to democratic socialism.…
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Conservative Judge Deals Blow to Care Workers
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By Lisa Adler Last week, a federal district court in Washington, D.C., issued an order vacating the 2013 Department of Labor rule requiring minimum wage and overtime protections for home-care workers. The ruling was a disappointing end to a lawsuit…
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Oppose Fast Track!
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By Socialist Party of Texas Call Congress Now at (855)712-8441 to Oppose Fast Track Did you watch President Obama’s State of the Union address? There was a lot to like, including initiatives for paid sick leave and free community college.…
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Socialist? Not I, says new ALP boss
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By americansocialists Mr Foley’s agenda of Labor modernisation also sees him break with his former Labor Left colleagues in calling for the party’s commitment to democratic socialism, adopted in 1921, to be replaced with a new mission statement to animate…
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The State of Reproductive Rights in 2015
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By by Dianne Feeley After the passage of so many restrictions on abortion procedures and increasing attacks on contraceptive information, the right seems to feel wind in its sails and various spokespeople—including the former Lieut. Governor of Texas, David Dewhurst,…
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She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry: A Film Review
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By Democratic Socialists of America International Film Circuit, Inc. By Christine Riddiough The year 2014 witnessed an upsurge in activities related to violence against women. From Elliott Rodgers to #YesAllWomen to sexual assault on college campuses, there was a heightened…
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New York Will Pay Your Student Debt for Two Years
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By Chris Hicks Tonight, during his State of the State address in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo will highlight his “Get on Your Feet Loan Forgiveness” proposal, a program that would mandate that the state of New York cover certain…
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Greek Socialists open to Syriza as part of wider alliance
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By americansocialists ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s Socialist PASOK party could support a government led by the radical leftist Syriza party as part of a wider pro-euro alliance to steer the country out of its bailout programme, PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos…
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Why Free Community College Still Isn’t Free
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By Chris Hicks The words “free” and “college” haven’t been uttered in the same sentence by a president in decades, until President Obama made a huge announcement last week: he’ll use his State of the Union address to share a…