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Where are leaders of the left in the current struggles in France?

Dec. 28 -- Many Yellow Vests say it over and over again: They have no leaders, and they don't want…

January 3, 2019

Contradictions sharpen between Washington and its European ‘allies’

Maestro represented the United Left (IU) in the Spanish Congress, elected in 1989, 1993 and 1996. She is a militant…

January 3, 2019

When the Cuban people stood up

It is an island only 90 miles from the United States that has been invaded, blockaded and is still partially…

January 2, 2019

Brazilian elections: a political discussion

This is Part 2 of an exchange between Manual Raposo, Portuguese left communist and editor of Mudar de Vida, and…

January 2, 2019

Bolton’s false claim of ‘new’ U.S. policy for Africa

This article was first published in Avante, the weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, on Dec. 27. Its author…

December 28, 2018

Macron, austerity, repression and the Yellow Vest revolt in France

Paris, France, Dec. 23 -- According to representatives of police trade unions leaving the Ministry of the Interior on the evening…

December 26, 2018

What’s behind U.S. troop withdrawals announced for Syria and Afghanistan?

The announced withdrawal of the remaining 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria and a partial withdrawal from Afghanistan does not mean…

December 24, 2018

The unfolding economic crisis: political, systemic or both?

Dec. 23 -- There is no doubt that political turmoil in the U.S. is contributing to growing panic in the…

December 23, 2018

WW Commentary: Carbon tax NO, green jobs YES!

This is a critical time for the world. What happens over the next few decades can determine the health of…

December 20, 2018

Behind the U.S. Senate vote against aid to Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen

Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Senate held two votes on Dec. 13 that hold potential to diminish U.S. military aid…

December 20, 2018