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Brazilian President Michel Temer is struggling to retain power after the release of a recording that captures him approving hush money for convicted former legislator Eduardo Cunha, his chief co-conspirator in the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff. Even before the scandal, Temer’s popularity was very low, due to massive opposition to his neoliberal economic reforms. Amidst the chaos, Brazil’s Left has a chance to topple the conspiracy of the elite.

Recipients of basic income continue to work, spend less on vice, and are able to invest in long-term plans.

Labour leader will resume electioneering with emphasis on links between terrorism at home and wars abroad

Two Progressive Alliance leaders–city councilors Jovanka Beckles and Gayle McLaughlin–are preparing to run as “corporate free” candidates for higher office.

Israel is not the only democracy in the Middle East. In fact, it's not a democracy at all.

Responding to grassroots labor movement, Democratic lawmakers show that they are ready to join the pro-worker fight

Compassion, says Trump's budget chief, explaining Trump's new budget, is measured in how many people you kick off social programs for poor and working people.

Russia’s ambassador told his superiors that he and Kushner discussed ways to shield White House transition team discussions from monitoring, sources said

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