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  • Challenges and possibilities in the time of economic crisis

    Challenges and possibilities in the time of economic crisis

    December 13, 2008 By Sam Webb

    Given the current situation, it is apparent that the Obama administration enters the White House with huge challenges. At the same time, no president in recent memory brings to the job so much popular good will,...

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  • Republic sit-in ends, workers declare victory!

    Republic sit-in ends, workers declare victory!

    December 12, 2008

    CHICAGO — Workers occupying Republic Windows and Doors declared victory after they unanimously voted to approve a settlement reached after three days of negotiations with the company and Bank of American, its chief creditor. “The occupation...

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  • Another season, another Maria

    Another season, another Maria

    December 11, 2008

    It was hot in the vineyard east of Stockton on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Hotter than the day before when the temperature reached 90 degrees by the early afternoon. Hotter than usual for May. Maria Isabel...

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  • Layoffs dampen celebration for new wireman

    Layoffs dampen celebration for new wireman

    December 11, 2008

    BALTIMORE — This should be a time to celebrate for Carlton Stone, 42. He received a letter from Local 24 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Dec. 4 that after completing his five-year apprenticeship...

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  • OPINION: The Jewish vote  Obama by a landslide  shows support for progressive agenda

    OPINION: The Jewish vote Obama by a landslide shows support for progressive agenda

    December 11, 2008

    Despite a targeted anti-Obama campaign directed at Jewish Americans by right-wingers, using racism, anti-Muslim slurs and lies about Obama’s character and political stances, Jewish Americans voted overwhelmingly for Obama last month, giving him 78 percent of...

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