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Major human rights groups slam U.S. record under Trump
February 22, 2018In the latest Amnesty International report President Trump is compared to renowned dictators like Duterte and al-Sisi when it comes to human rights violations.
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Italian elections and immigration
February 22, 2018Italian elections are always complex affairs, but the upcoming Mar. 4 vote is one of the most bewildering in several decades.
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A first in Oregon: Teachers’ contract limits class size
February 22, 2018A new union contract at Portland Public Schools contains a major advance for teachers, students and parents: Oregon’s first enforceable limits on class size.
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Union leaders to Trump: “New NAFTA” must boost workers’ rights, wages
February 22, 2018Six top union leaders told Trump any “new NAFTA” so-called “free trade” pact must improve workers’ rights and wages.
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This week in history: American socialist Michael Harrington born
February 22, 2018For years he was America's best-known "bright young socialist."
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