The American people clearly spoke, and the drubbing Democrats received requires looking beyond just issue polls, voting patterns, campaign strategy, or get-out-the-vote tactics.
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Rebel Cities 24: How Catalonia's CUP Party Is Helping Reclaim Towns, Cities and Nation
The muncipalist thread interwoven into the radical Catalan independence movement offers insight into how to challenge state power—a paramount concern for municipalists everywhere.
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Stopping Europe's Authoritarian Slide Has As Much to Do With Spain As Poland
The Nazis marching on the streets of Poland look similar to the Nazis marching on the Spanish streets calling for "unity." The difference is this: In Spain there is no breakthrough for any anti-European party. Authoritarianism, rather, is coming from the ruling Partido Popular.
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To Defend the Referendum, Catalans are Building a Republic From Street Assemblies Up
“Everyone has a reason that moves us to fight for democracy, independence and freedom," says Elisenda, a mother in Barcelona who joined one of her local Committees to Defend the Referendum (CDR) as Catalonia presses for independence.
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Letter from Girona: The Day Spain Lost Catalonia
On Tuesday, Catalonia staged a general strike against last weekend's violence. The government is expected to issue a statement of unilateral independence if a Yes vote is confirmed.
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Spanish Attacks on Democracy Strengthen Case for Catalan Independence
Many of those organizing the referendum have been arrested and more detentions are expected before Sunday's crucial vote.
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Can Catalonian Independence Provide An Escape Route from Capitalism?
The feminist and anti-capitalist stance of the Popular Unity Candidacy party, along with its core role in Catalonia's Parliament, make it arguably the most influential radical party in Europe.
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80% of Catalans Say Yes to Independence From Spain In Defining Referendum
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned the vote would "not have any effect,” which didn't stop 41,000 volunteers from organizing the election in 1,300 polling centers set up for the historic vote.
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Catalonia's Independence From Spain May Be Closer Than Ever
1.6 million Catalans took part last week in a 400-kilometer human chain amid demonstrations calling for independence from Spain, which covered the country's northeastern region from north to south.
