Progreso Semanal - Our world from progressive perpectives

When Salvador Allende took office in November 1970, Chile was aligned with the U.S. The foreign policy of his Unidad Popular government broke sharply from this Cold War bloc.
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Recent events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at a time of insufficient communication…
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President Obama delivered the following remarks making the case for a military strike against the Syrian government on Sept. 10, 2013, at the White House.
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Saul Landau was a special man. His endless energy and good humor, as well as his curiosity for things that he felt might make the world better, are things that his friends at Progreso…
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Some thought that, after George W. Bush's war-filled nightmare and after the longest wars in the history of the United States, war actions as a response would no longer be contemplated…
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The Washington Post is reporting that the Syrian government “welcomed a Russian proposal to avert U.S. military strikes by having Damascus turn over control of its chemical weapons to…
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This may be the first time Sen. Marco Rubio and I stand on the same side of a political decision. Add to that the possibility that Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart may jump on board also, and I…
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Diplomatic compromise? The plan, which will be discussed by Putin and the Iranian Foreign Minister on Monday, moots democratic transition in stages and expedited elections without…
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Inequality is real, it's personal, it's expensive and it was created. Today, 1% of Americans are taking home nearly 20% of the country's total income and own nearly 35% of the country's…
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A dozen former U.S. military and intelligence officials are telling President Obama that they are picking up information that undercuts the Official Story regarding the Syrian…
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