Progreso Semanal - Our world from progressive perpectives

Toward the Party Conference (Part IV) By Jorge Gómez Barata “The seriousness of a revolutionary party is measured by its attitude toward its own mistakes.” Thus began Fidel Castro his…
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By Maureen Dowd From The New York Times The normally nonchalant Barack Obama looked nonplussed, as Nancy Pelosi glowered behind. Surrounded by middle-aged white guys -- a sepia…
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"It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will lower the cost of health care for our…
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“It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will lower the cost of health care for our…
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From Havana By Manuel Alberto Ramy No one can give what one doesn't have. The same applies to countries, and Cuba is no exception. The government has had to • trim plans, • tighten…
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By Aurelio Pedroso Every time I broach the topic of dogs, I am reminded of a statement heard in the 1950s in the town of Zulueta, former province of Las Villas (today, Villa Clara) that…
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By Arnold August The Frente Nacional de Resistencia is leading the courageous struggle of the Honduran people. For 70 consecutive days the people of Honduras, from all walks of life,…
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Al’s Loupe A thriving FPL feels it deserves more… of your money By Alvaro F. Fernandez alfernandez@the-beach.net Ten percent of Floridians who work are currently unemployed. Those…
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By Robert Reich From Robert Reich’s blog Why aren't we hearing more about the worst job and wage situation since the Great Depression? The latest employment figures (released…
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By Bill Moyers From Bill Moyers Journal The editors of The Economist magazine say America's health care debate has become a touch delirious, with people accusing each other of being…
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