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Alexander calls for common US-Mexico currency and basic income

By Fred Church Ortiz on August 10, 2008 11:21 PM

In an article published today on Indybay, Socialist Party Vice-Presidential nominee Stewart Alexander has called for a common currency and basic income for the United States and Mexico:

To accomplish his goal, Stewart Alexander says it will be necessary to restructure the entire banking industry; all banking and financial institutions would be socially owned, and operated by a North American Banking Authority that would be democratically controlled.

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The Militant takes on Cynthia McKinney

By Fred Church Ortiz on August 10, 2008 6:24 PM

The Militant, the newsletter of the Socialist Workers Party, has published an article on Cynthia McKinney‘s nomination by the Green Party. In a style likely to be considered critical, McKinney’s present platform is contrasted with her votes in Congress:

McKinney is running what she calls a “power to the people” campaign.

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Sheehan secures ballot access

By Fred Church Ortiz on August 8, 2008 7:25 PM

Independent Congressional candidate Cindy Sheehan has secured her place on the ballot to challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California’s 8th House district. A message sent to supporters minutes ago details the scope of the effort:

There has been an overwhelming and unprecedented show of support among San Francisco voters for the Sheehan campaign’s progressive agenda.

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Green Party radio show to interview Castro

By Gregg Jocoy on August 7, 2008 11:21 PM

No, not Fidel. Not even Raul. Try Yanira.

Yanira Castro is working with the McKinney / Clemente campaign. Oh yeah…she’s Rosa Clemente’s sister too.

As usual, the program begins Sunday at 3:00 PM East Coast time and last 30 minutes.…