Progreso Semanal - Our world from progressive perpectives

By Elíades Acosta Matos Seldom has been more visible on the stage of global public discussion what in politically correct language is called “multiculturalism.” Its acceptance or…
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By Robert Reich From the Robert Reich blog Washington is paralyzed by snow and partisanship. Nothing is getting done – even as the Great Recession pulls more Americans into its maw.…
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By Bill Press For weeks, ever since Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts, Democrats have put health care reform legislation on hold, and we've been left wondering what the next move…
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By Phil Peters From The Cuban Triangle blog What impact will the departure of Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart have on the Cuba debate in Congress? He has been an effective, hard-working…
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By Robert Naiman From Truthout.org If Michael Moore were to run for president in 2012, it could be a game changer in American political life. For starters, it would likely shorten…
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By Saul Landau and Nelson P. Valdés History quiz: Name the greatest robbery committed in the last 100 years. A: Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi schemeB: Nazi theft of art treasures from…
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  What are Lincoln’s plans? U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart announced yesterday that he won’t seek reelection in November. Many are wondering what he will do once he…
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My inner self keeps repeating that overused line: “Be careful what you wish for…” I honestly don’t know how to react to the news that U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will not be…
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In a noon press conference today, Lincoln Diaz-Balart announced he will NOT seek reelection of his congressional seat, which he has held since first elected in 1992. Reports also state…
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By David Brooks From La Jornada, Mexico President Barack Obama launches a coup, dissolves the Constitution and the country in order to establish the Union of North America, with the…
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