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Labor
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Some Newark Teachers, Inspired by Chicago, Seek to Thwart Concessionary Contract
Newark teachers have been working under an expired contract for more than two years.
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Hurricane Sandy’s Silver Lining: A Reaffirmation of Progressive Principles
At a time when the country is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the storm has reaffirmed progressive principles that have been under attack in recent years.
Green Party VP Cheri Honkala: “We Need Young People to Go Forward”
Green Party VP candidate Cheri Honkala visited Detroit this past Sunday, giving a multi-platform speech that called for movement building, whatever the outcome on Nov. 6.
The Electoral College: Another Front in the War Against Labor
Thanks to the Electoral College protecting slave holders, they were able to keep their influence in government for much longer than they likely would have without this system.
Economists’ Statement on Jobs
We are economists who think that the economy should serve people, the planet and the future.
The Corporatocracy vs. Workplace Democracy
Plain and simple, the mechanisms by which we the people can control our democracy are being destroyed one-by-one.
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Controversial Logging Proposal on Federal Land in Oregon Meets Resistance
Activists and an environmental group are waging separate but parallel battles to protect 200 acres of forest with some of the last old-growth features in the surrounding area.
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Latino Excitement at Record Levels in US Election
Turnout among Hispanics could be higher than the records set in 2008.
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Arizona Campaign Builds Against “America’s Toughest Sheriff”
Actions range from a Latino voter mobilization to an infusion of support from out-of-state groups helping run anti-Joe Arpaio radio ads on Spanish radio.
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Our Words Are Our Weapons Against the Destruction of the World by Greed
Let's start by aggressively framing the status quo as the outrage that it is.