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New York tenants rise up to tackle housing crisis
April 23, 2013In a packed union hall, tenants from the five boroughs vowed to tackle tough housing issues including the power of landlords, developers and big banks they say is squeezing New Yorkers.
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Today in labor history: Cesar Chavez died
April 23, 2013Cesar Chavez was the founder and leader of the United Farm Workers union. The UFW achieved the nation's first industry-wide farm labor contracts.
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After Boston Marathon bombings, tears and questions remain
April 22, 2013The federal government charged the 19-year-old today with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill three people and wound more than 200. If convicted, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
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“Sticks to your soul” writing: Tribute to Phillip Bonosky
April 22, 2013I first read his (earlier) novel, Burning Valley, in college - a requirement for a class on "working class literature."
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“Do the Math:” a review for Earth Day and beyond
April 22, 2013The basic message of the article, tour, and film is that we only need to understand three numbers to know why action is required to address climate change.
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