Eric Toussaint: SYRIZA, Podemos and the way towards power for the people

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Greece: Yiannis Bournous' thoughts on the new situation and SYRIZA's responsibilities

Learn to swim, comrade
Because the tide is rising
Because freedom will be happening around here
Podemos: Politics by the people

Andrew Dolan interviews Eduardo Maura of Podemos
Mike Treen: Une critique de la théorie des crises

[English text and video at http://links.org.au/node/4156.]
Germany, 1918-1923: the fire and the spirit of revolution
The German Revolution of 1918-1923 not only saw the collapse of the monarchy, but the real possibility of communism spreading into the heart of Europe.
United States: Conference to explore left electoral possibilities

Left to right: Brian Jones (ISO), Kshama Sawant (Socialist Alternative) and Howie Hawkins (Greens).
United States: Chicago unionists force Democrat mayor into runoff election

Chicago teacher Tara Stamps campaigns in the 37th Ward for a spot on the city council, and for mayoral candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.