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Greece’s Syriza Government: Meet the New Sheriff – Same as the Old Sheriff
Syriza was elected on the hope that it would represent a break from Greece's old politics, austerity and neoliberal doctrine. Not so.
Economist Mark Blyth: Continued Austerity Will Be Catastrophic for Greece and Europe
Economist Mark Blyth analyzes the potential impact on Greece and Europe of the game of chicken between Syriza and the European Central Bank.
Palast to Syriza: Don’t Lie, It’s Impossible to End Austerity Within the Eurozone
Journalist Greg Palast explains why Syriza cannot deliver on its economic platform while keeping Greece within the eurozone.
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With Progressive Syriza’s Victory, Is a European Spring Coming?
Syriza's victory will certainly galvanize other populist parties in Europe, especially those on the left.
Syriza’s Victory: Hold the Champagne
Syriza's electoral victory has been viewed as a historic turning point for Greece and Europe, but is this too much hype?
Curious Cure: Wisconsin GOP Injects Partisan Politics Into Nonpartisan Elections Board
GOP leaders are readying a legislative package to dismantle Wisconsin's nonpartisan elections board.
Economist Leonidas Vatikiotis: Syriza’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough for Greece
Vatikiotis discusses the upcoming Greek elections, and the need, in his view, for Greece to depart from the eurozone.
Greg Palast: Greece Is a Crime Scene, and Vulture Funds Are to Blame
Investigative reporter Greg Palast discusses “vulture funds,” the eurozone and alternative solutions for Greece's economy.
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The Craving for Democracy
Many are unwilling to participate in an electoral game that does not provide genuine popular control.
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The 2014 Midterm Elections, Incorporated
In Washington, it doesn't matter if you are a Republican, Democrat or independent: Money reigns supreme.