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Capitalism, unemployment and mass incarceration
Under the blows of neoliberal policies, automation and a depressed economy, tens of millions have been cast out of the…
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Congress, administration approve indefinite military detention of US citizens
Some language in a recently approved law could be interpreted as authorizing extreme forms of repression against a wide range…
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Racist sheriff Arpaio targeted in federal investigation
A report from the Department of Justice confirmed what Latinos have been saying for years: the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office…
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Occupy SF retakes Justin Herman Plaza
Less than a day after a police raid evicted the Occupy SF encampment from Justin Herman Plaza, protesters returned and…
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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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TAKE ACTION: Tell LAPD to release Occupy arrestees
Not only were hundreds of people arrested in the police raid last night but the LAPD and Mayor, having socked…
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Breaking news: Mass mobilization defends Occupy LA
At least 3,000 people came out to City Hall in downtown Los Angeles to defend the Occupy LA encampment on…
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Hate crimes on the rise
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez announced Nov. 10 that hate crimes…
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5,000 protest at UC Davis: General strike on Nov. 28!
Around 5,000 students, university staff and community members joined a mass demonstration at UC Davis quad in response to the…
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A Global Day of Action against an irrational economic system
Capitalism has today become a brake on human progress. Absurdly, it is accelerating human misery even while the capitalists get…
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