The 2016 vote may have been a disappointment to Spain’s insurgent progressives. But they’ve proven they’re here to stay.
Five Takeaways from the Spanish Election
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Democracy & Governance
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Counting the Crimes of the War on Terror
Maybe we’ll never see America’s torturers behind bars. They should still have to tell the truth about what they did.
Plenty of Blame to Spread Around for the Orlando Nightclub Shooting
It starts with a homophobic psychopath and extends to corporations and states.
Upstart Parties Crash the Ball in Spain
A new progressive coalition seeks to end Spain’s punishing austerity regime and confront the country’s staggering unemployment.
A Failed State in Latin America?
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