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Brazil Fallout Begins as Leftist Leaders Denounce 'Coup Against Latin America'

Rousseff supporters protest her impeachment in May. (Photo: Getty)

'Anti-Corruption Crusader' Zephyr Teachout Nabs NY Primary Win

Lauren McCauley, staff writer

"The best defense against big money is people," said Zephyr Teachout, who is set to face an onslaught of Wall Street cash in the upcoming Congressional election. (Photo: Digital Media/cc/flickr)

Bold progressive and "anti-corruption crusader" Zephyr Teachout sailed to victory Tuesday night, nabbing the Democratic nomination for New York's 19th Congressional District. "Together we’re going to take back our democracy from the powerful interests and lobbyists who want to keep us out," Teachout declared in a statement, just after the vote was...

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As Spain Votes, Can Podemos Shine Light Amid Brexit Blackness?

Lauren McCauley, staff writer

Supporters rally for the anti-austerity Podemos Party. (Photograph: Ander Gillenea/AFP/Getty Images)

Updated 6:39 PM EST It appears that Spain's government will remain deadlocked...

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After Brexit, European Left Calls for 'Massive Political Opposition'

Nadia Prupis, staff writer

The Leave campaign won "because the EU establishment have made it impossible, through their anti-democratic reign, for the people of Britain to imagine a democratic EU," DiEM25 said. (Photo: Reuters)

In the tumultuous aftermath of the UK's vote to leave the EU , the European...

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With New Vision for Europe, Podemos Threatens Spain's Establishment

To Counter Trump and Far-Right, Labor Leaders call for 'Global New Deal'

Democratic Primary Makes Clear: A Populist Revolution is Coming

Bernie's Real Bro Highlights Crucial Populist Rise of Sanders and Corbyn

In Bible Belt, Sanders Seeks Common Ground on Morality and Justice

Challenging War and Austerity, Corbyn Sails to Victory in UK

Barnstorming Iowa and 'Berning Up' the Internet as Sanders Surge Continues

Bernie Surging: New Poll Shows Sanders Ahead of Clinton in NH

'Bringing People Together' Big Time as Sanders Attracts Tens of Thousands

Fighting for 50 States, Sanders House Parties Expect Tens of Thousands

Youth Flocking to Sanders Because 'You're Right, Bernie, You're Right!'

Sanders: Call for 'Political Revolution' Is About Mass Movement, Not Me

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Left Unity

EU Referendum: A Disastrous Outcome

National People's Action

Senator Sanders calls TPP Latest in a Series of Failed Trade Policies at Rally denouncing TPP draws more than 1,000 to DC

National People's Action

"Don’t Trade Away Our Future!" Protesters Call on Congress to Reject Trade Promotion Authority...

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