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Elections
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With Suu Kyi Barred From Assuming Presidency, Democracy Has Not Arrived in Burma
Declarations of democratic progress in Burma following the opposition's recent electoral victory are premature.
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How Dark Money Groups Can Get Away With Breaking the Law
Registered nonprofits are spending anonymous campaign cash on political ads, despite their tax-exempt status.
Bernie Sanders and the Limits of Electoral Politics
Bernie Sanders has progressives wondering if his presidential campaign can help build a sustainable working-class movement.
Hillary Clinton’s Ghosts: A Legacy of Pushing the Democratic Party to the Right
Progressive voters should remember Hillary Clinton's record of fighting against populism within the Democratic Party.
“Democracy No Longer Matters in the EU”: An Analysis of the Greek Election
The prominent political analyst discusses the Greek election results, voter behavior and why the breakaway Popular Unity Party failed to enter parliament.
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Electoral Revolution in Brazil Aimed at Neutralizing Corporate Influence
From now on, elections in Brazil will be more democratic.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The 2016 Race Will Likely Set a Campaign Spending Record, and More
Outside spending groups have flooded the 2016 race with more than $25 million.
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The Tide of History Flows Left
The overall tide of civilization flows in a progressive direction.
As Greek Elections Near, Expecting More of the Same From Syriza Spinoff Party
Scholar James Petras explains why he believes the Greek party that broke off from Syriza will offer more failed economic policies.
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Scott Walker Aide’s Claim of Prosecutorial Abuse Refuted by New Audio
Newly-released audio contradicts many of Archer's claims.