February

The Lies Behind Free Trade

Rich countries preach free markets and free trade to the poor countries in order to capture larger shares of the latter's markets and preempt the emergence of possible competitors.

Video: Elena Mora Comments on Super Tuesday

The first thing to talk about is the tremendous excitement and engagement of people in this election. Voter turnout is breaking records. People went to vote in the primaries almost as if it were the general election.

Communists Launch YouTube Presence

Last week the Communist Party USA launched its presence on YouTube with five new videos.

Senior Calls

In a city of 100,000 people, you can call 300 each night. You'll talk to a dozen. Maybe one will commit to voting for your guy. The people of this city will grow to hate your voice, and there isn't a damn thing you can do about it.

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Monopolies and the Public Good

First, we need to offer publicly funded incentives for real innovation, research, and development. Second, we must put public funds to work to improve, expand, and repair Amtrak infrastructure and equipment. Third, through public disclosure of the issues involved, we can promote the fair settlement of labor contracts for Amtrak workers.

Your Vote Will Be Thoughtful, But Will It Be Counted?

On February 12th, I'll vote for Obama in the Virginia Democratic Primary if it still matters (if it doesn't I'll vote for Kucinich). And I will have no possible way to determine whether my vote is counted. I'll be voting on a touch-screen electronic voting machine.

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17 Years 4 Months Still Too Long for Padilla

Why federal Judge Marcia Cooke is trying to make President Bush’s baseless arrest, detention and charges of Jose Padilla look as if they are even remotely legitimate is beyond me.

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