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  • Death of a mass murderer

    Death of a mass murderer

    December 15, 2006

    The death of Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, criminal dictator of Chile from 1973 to 1990, aroused mixed feelings among human rights defenders. While rejoicing that this incredibly evil person is gone from this Earth, they also wanted...

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  • Killed by NYPD: The system, its problems and the fightback

    Killed by NYPD: The system, its problems and the fightback

    December 15, 2006

    NEW YORK — “No justice, no peace! No justice, no peace!” protesters chanted Dec. 6 as they rallied in Manhattan’s Foley Square. The event was planned months in advance to bring attention to the issue of...

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  • Gulf Coast Update

    Gulf Coast Update

    December 15, 2006

    Labor steps up for ‘young men of color’ Two court wins for Katrina survivors Government to raze public housing

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  • Supporters rally for Mumia Abu-Jamal

    Supporters rally for Mumia Abu-Jamal

    December 15, 2006

    PHILADELPHIA — Freezing temperatures did not keep hundreds of supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal from rallying at City Hall Dec. 9 to demand a new trial and freedom for Abu-Jamal. It was exactly 25 years ago that...

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  • Ellison win a rebuff to Bushs policies

    Ellison win a rebuff to Bushs policies

    December 15, 2006

    Commentary MINNEAPOLIS — The success of the Keith Ellison congressional campaign here was noteworthy from several perspectives. First, Ellison, who is African American, put together a broad coalition consisting of many ethnic groups — Jews, Arab...

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