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Sunday May 5 | The Miami Herald

Chile's Bachelet courts Communists for big reforms

In this April 13, 2013 file photo, Chile's former President Michelle Bachelet smiles as she speaks to supporters after being officially named as candidate for the presidency by the Socialist Party and the Party for Democracy in Santiago, Chile.

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Related Topix: South America, Chile, World News, Michelle Bachelet,

Tue Apr 23, 2013

People's Daily Online

France allows same-sex marriage, adoption

After lengthy and hot debate, France's legislators gave the green light to same-sex couples to marry and adopt children, the Socialists' strongest social reform that sparked series of violent protests and homophobic attacks.

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New Statesman

Chile's slow thaw: Benny Pollack on the 'NO' campaign

Pollack had been heavily involved in Chilean politics while the regime was in power, and published a book, Revolutionary Social Democracy - The Chilean Socialist Party, in 1986.

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Related Topix: No, Socialist Party (France), Activism

Thu Apr 18, 2013

New Statesman

A left-wing government in Portugal? Don't hold your breath

A few months ago, the prospect of a new general election in Portugal was remote, but deepening austerity and the mistakes made by the right-wing government are changing public opinion.

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Related Topix: Socialist Party (France)