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  • New YCL-USA leader gets to work

    New YCL-USA leader gets to work

    June 23, 2006

    Erica Smiley is looking forward to her new job as national coordinator of the Young Communist League USA. Smiley, 26, was elected at the YCL’s national convention Memorial Day weekend, succeeding outgoing coordinator Jessica Marshall, who...

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  • NATIONALCLIPS

    NATIONALCLIPS

    June 23, 2006

    45 states: Hundreds of thousands honor JuneteenthWhat do Waterloo, Iowa; Littlefield, Calvert, Edinberg, Hempsted, Dallas, Corpus Christi and Galveston, Texas; Clarion, Bedford, Wilkinsburg, Williamsport and Lancaster, Pa; Elkton, W.Va.; Southfield, Mich.; Moscow, Idaho; and Senatobia, Columbus,...

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  • Attacks on reproductive rights spread to 14 states

    Attacks on reproductive rights spread to 14 states

    June 23, 2006

    On June 13 in Columbus, Ohio, pro-choice advocates made their case to Ohio lawmakers who are considering a ban on all abortions in that state. Addressing the absence of exceptions allowing for victims of rape to...

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  • For green jobs: Time for an oil change in America

    For green jobs: Time for an oil change in America

    June 23, 2006

    WASHINGTON — When Exxon Mobil reported 2006 first quarter profits of $8.4 billion, it put the energy giant on track to outstrip its record $36 billion profits in 2005. Last week’s “Take Back America” conference here...

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  • Gay Pride Month: Communists stand in solidarity

    Gay Pride Month: Communists stand in solidarity

    June 23, 2006

    The following statement was issued June 21 by the Communist Party USA and Young Communist League in honor of Pride Month. The month of June has been designated as Pride Month in celebration of the struggles...

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