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Paramilitarism in the Age of Democracy
On August 20, 2012, retired Colombian military general Mauricio Santoyo, former security chief for ex-president Alvaro Uribe, pled guilty to working with the right-wing paramilitary organization, the United Self Defence … Keep reading »
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Turkey’s Unions in a Time of Imperialist War
On October 4th Turkish unions across all sectors rallied in Ankara. Their message to the ruling party Ministry of Labour was loud and clear: Reform draconian labour laws and release … Keep reading »
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Czech Elections: ‘No’ to Austerity and ‘Yes’ to Strengthening the Left
On 12–13 October 2012, elections took place in the Czech Republic. The elections were for regional assemblies and one-third of the Senate. Their political impact could have far-reaching results for … Keep reading »
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Turning Despair Into Hate
Greece is in a grueling downward economic spiral with massive political and social ramifications. Aspects of Greek society are literally falling apart at the seams. Across the whole eurozone – … Keep reading »
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Austerity and Counter-Austerity in Britain
Social Protest Movements and Political Organizing On the Rise Britain is in the throes of a deepening class struggle prompted by attacks on social and democratic rights by the capitalist class. … Keep reading »
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When Will We See Tanks in Barcelona?
“Independent Catalonia? Over my dead body and those of many other soldiers.” It was with these words that on August 31, retired infantry lieutenant-colonel Francisco Alaman Castro referred to the … Keep reading »
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Latest Step in a Long Road: The Venezuelan Elections
That Hugo Chávez had to win last Sunday’s elections in order for the Bolivarian process to continue – in whatever form – was recognized by close to the entirety of … Keep reading »
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Just the Beginning: Beyond the Quebec Student Strike
While it is difficult to predict the lasting consequences of the 2012 student strike in Québec, a few things are certain. The strike has fostered a climate of dissent and … Keep reading »
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What is the ANC and Where is the Left in South Africa?
About a month ago I stood with some 200 striking farm workers in South Africa’s Hex River Valley, a rich agricultural region that produces table grapes for export. The workers … Keep reading »
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Waiting For a Walkout: The End of McGuinty?
For the first time since the late 1990s, a provincial labour-related education bill has angered a substantial number of Ontarians, from students to parents and, of course, teachers. Bill 115, … Keep reading »
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A Game of Smoke and Mirrors: Canada’s Decision to Cut Ties with Iran
On September 7, 2012, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced the suspension of all diplomatic relations between Canada and the Islamic Republic of Iran. This measure, Baird summarized briefly, … Keep reading »
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Joining Forces for Another Europe
In Europe we are living in particularly dramatic times. Democracy is in death-agony and we are witnessing post-democratic processes taking over at the national and supranational level. EU leaders have … Keep reading »