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Human rights violations commonplace in US society
The U.S. government often portrays itself as the protector and promoter of human rights and democracy around the world. Yet,…
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California teachers and students demand: ‘Tax the rich’
Hundred of students and teachers descended on the Sacramento State Capitol on May 9 to kick off a week of…
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Class lines sharpen in aftermath of Tunisian uprising
The Tunisian uprising was not only a revolt against the political repression of the Ben Ali dictatorship, but also against…
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Tunisian people’s rebellion overthrows dictatorship
The dictatorship of Tunisian president Ben Ali has fallen, overthrown by a popular rebellion against corruption, unemployment and state repression.
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National fight back needed to defeat attacks on public education
In 2010, more than 150,000 teachers are expected to lose their jobs, according to school officials and union leaders. The…
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State of California announces next wave of attacks on public education
What the California state authorities and federal government are calling "school reform" is in reality an all-out assault on public…
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Insurers to win big from health reform
In the first Christmas Eve session since 1895, the U.S. Senate passed a much anticipated and debated healthcare reform bill.…
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Expanding U.S. military presence leads to Venezuela-Colombia tensions
Tensions between Colombia and Venezuela have been on the rise. On Nov. 20, the Venezuelan army destroyed two footbridges used…
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Behind the Urumqui riots in China
Since July 5, the Western corporate media has showcased the "Urumqui riots" and fashioned wealthy businesswoman Rebiyah Kadheer as the…
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DPRK defends right to use outer space for communication purposes
Since the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea announced an early April satellite launch, the United States and Japan have carried…
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