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CLR James: Writing from Ellis Island

This May marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of author and political activist C.L.R. James. Well known for his novels as well as his…

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Vietnamese Americans Demand Release of Cong Thanh Do

Toan Do, a U.S.-based journalist originally from Vietnam, will discuss the recent arrest of anti-government activist and U.S. citizen Cong Thanh Do in Vietnam, and…

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Warming Up: The US-Indian Nuclear Deal

We talk to Vijay Prashad about the likelihood of passage and the geopolitics of the US-India Nuclear Deal. Despite the U.S.’s apparent consternation over Iran’s…

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“Are You Ready For Some Futbol?”

“Señor Schneider!” repeated the Germans and Germanophiles, amusing themselves at the expense of the Univision commentator whose voice could occasionally be heard in the East…

What They’re Marching For

“Derechos para todos, como agua para todos, como…para todos”–and here I stopped Gustavo (last name withheld), because I didn’t know what that last word was.…

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May Day, May Day

“It’s great because the Pandora’s Box is open, and you can’t close it,” says 30-year-old Jerry (who requested that his last name be withheld). The…

72% of US troops Want Out of Iraq

With Iraq descending into sectarian warfare between Shi’ite and Sunni factions, a new poll released on Tuesday reportedly shows that 72 per cent of US troops serving…