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Drug testing in Florida: new weapon against workers
The weapon of drug testing is being used in Florida to vilify workers and poor people, as a new law…
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Missouri public workers rally for Social Security, Medicare
On June 17, workers came out to rally against cuts in Social Security and Medicare at the office of Missouri…
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U.S. imperialism steps up intervention in Yemen
U.S. “covert” military intervention in Yemen has become more open as the political crisis continues to deepen.
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Thousands of workers protest Wall Street bosses in Chicago
On June 14, 5,000 workers and students converged on a corporate executive’s summit in Chicago.
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Oscar Grant’s killer Mehserle released early
On June 12, a diverse and disciplined march of 500 angry protesters in Oakland, Calif., decried the early release of…
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Thousands celebrate LGBT Pride across United States
Throughout the month of June, communities across the United States celebrate LGBT Pride. Read reports on Pride activities the weekend…
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Community protests police shootings in Albuquerque
Over 50 community activists and family members of victims of Albuquerque police shootings rallied at Civic Plaza on June 14.
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From defensive to offensive struggles
We are now three years into the"great recession"? that began in 2008, and there are stirrings of struggle that suggest…
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Wikileaks cables further expose US role in Honduras coup
New Wikileaks from the U.S. Embassy in Honduras reveal the U.S.role in the 2009 coup that overthrew democratically elected President…
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Pittsburgh demands justice for Jordan Miles
Departm.ent of Justice will not prosecute cops who beat Jordan Miles, despite claiming to pursue police brutality cases.
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U.S. seizes health care funds meant for Cuba
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control seized $4.207 million destined to fight AIDS, malaria and and tuberculosis…
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Boycott campaign against Israeli apartheid gains strength
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in support of Palestine notched a victory as the University of London Union voted…
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Charter schools expel special needs students at high rates
According to a recent study, Washington, D.C., charter schools punish students of color and students with disabilities much more harshly…
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Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts
Nigeria’s recent presidential elections saw significant fraud and widespread violence, highlighting the nation's intense social and economic conflicts.
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Why the NATO powers are trying to assassinate Muammar Gaddafi
Wikileaks-released State Department cables from November 2007 and afterwards show the real reason for the mounting U.S. hostility to the…
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Immigrants win victories against Secure Communities
Because of the opposition to Secure Communities, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced June 1 that New York would suspend…
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St. Louis man dies in custody
On June 3 at 9:15 p.m., inmate Scott Perry was pronounced dead at St. Louis University Hospital. The events surrounding…
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Banking giant gets slap on the wrist for money laundering
It should come as no surprise that outright illegal acts by the biggest banks on the planet are punished with…
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Troop morale plummets in a war without purpose
Troop morale in Afghanistan is down the drain.The reason is no mystery. Up to 80 percent of troops have witnessed…
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New Mexico health care workers ready to fight
Members of District 1199 New Mexico National Union of Health Care Employees, AFSCME held a militant lunchtime picket line on…
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