
GOP’s double rejection: Obama heads to Havana, Pope calls Trump’s wall un-Christian
The actions of Obama and Pope Francis are a resounding rejection of foreign and domestic policy agendas being put forward by Republican leaders.

Are Europe’s left victories a triumph or a trap?
Over the past year, left and center-left parties have taken control of two European countries and hold the balance of power in a third.

Bolivia’s socialist government seeks referendum approval; U.S. intervenes
Over ten years, Morales and his supporters have molded a socialist and anti-imperialist government whose future will be affected by the outcome.

Virtual war against Cuba and the fate of Ana Belen Montes
She is a political prisoner, but more; Ana Belen Montes could be considered a prisoner of war.

Haiti: President Martelly steps down, interim government formed
Finally responding to angry protests, Haitian President Michel Martelly, the son of a Shell Oil executive, stepped down on Sunday.

Left government possible in Spain, but social democrats divided
After weeks of political wrangling saw no party win a majority, an arrangement to install a social democratic-led government now appears possible.

Explosions in Venezuelan capital, ultra-left blamed as tensions rise
Four small explosive devices were detonated, three at a shopping mall and another near the Venezuelan National Assembly building.

World facing "new extremes" in the widening wealth gap
Wealth inequality will grow, and with it greater instability, continued crisis, and deepening misery for the world's working people.

Right and left face off in Venezuelan legislature
Since Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela lost its majority in the Dec. 6 legislative election, its battle with right forces has entered a new stage.

Israel and Palestine: Occupation, the peace movement, and the international left
The following is the text of a talk at the meeting of the Federal Committee of Die Linke, the left party of Germany.

