Earlier this month, neo-Nazi lawmaker Panagiotis Iliopoulos was ejected from Greece’s parliament while shouts of “Heil Hitler” were heard in the chamber, in a recent incident involving his far-right party.

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Earlier this month, neo-Nazi lawmaker Panagiotis Iliopoulos was ejected from Greece’s parliament while shouts of “Heil Hitler” were heard in the chamber, in a recent incident involving his far-right party.

The rise of hate

Nearly 70 years after the defeat of fascism in Europe, hateful, right-wing ideology has returned in nearly every European country. By Nicholas Burns

01/04/2007 -- 2007 Inaugural - Governor Deval Patrick and Lt. Governor Timothy Murray on stage in front of the Massachusetts State House. ( David L. Ryan / Globe staff photo ) Library Tag 12232008 Metro

JOAN VENNOCHI

Murray’s ambition meets reality

Timothy Murray’s sights may have been set on the governor’s office, but his plans were derailed by apparent missteps.

JULIETTE KAYYEM

A rainy day fund doesn’t work if it’s always raining

Disaster relief money isn’t well-spent if it goes to repairing damage without taking steps to mitigate the effects of future disasters.

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An unsurprising end to Murray’s once-promising political career

Timothy Murray’s departure ends an awkward chapter in Massachusetts political history.

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Adobe’s brave new world for graphic arts

Adobe’s decision to offer its Creative Suite software by subscription only was probably inevitable, but it may not be good news for all consumers.

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Markey, Gomez should agree to more debates

The stakes are high, and Edward J. Markey and Gabriel Gomez have yet to engage each other on the major issues.

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Editorial cartoons by Dan Wasserman

A look at the most recent illustrated viewpoints from Globe editorial cartoonist Dan Wasserman.

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