Hilary Wainwright : Luis Inacio da Silva
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva came into power in 2002 on a wave of populist
support for an era of socialist politics and participatory democracy.
But da Silva has offered the people of Brazil a corrupt leadership
instead.
Kelly Hearn : Guns & Gun Control
As Brazilians vote on a historic measure to ban the sale of guns and ammunition, foes of gun control have received help from a neighbor to the north: the NRA.
Esther Kaplan : HIV & AIDS
Brazil turns down $40 million in defiance of Bush's AIDS policy.
William Greider & Kenneth Rapoza : Globalization
He's challenging US-style globalization.
Marc Cooper & Tim Frasca : Luis Inacio da Silva
How practical is a peaceful transition to anything beyond the unacceptable status quo?
Tom Hayden : Luis Inacio da Silva
Solidarity with social movements in Brazil is an important challenge for the global justice movement.
The most important election this fall for progressives is the October 6 presidential election in Brazil.
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