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Pennsylvania’s GOP Gov. Corbett a “no show” on schools

January 21, 2014 By Ben Sears

The reports suggested that the funding would likely come from reductions elsewhere in the state budget rather than from new revenue.

South Africa hits “genocidal” plan of pharmaceutical industry

January 21, 2014 By Emile Schepers

South Africa is working to create its own generic pharmaceuticals industry. Its success depends on being able to be independent of big pharma companies.

Poverty fuels the Dominican-Haitian conflict

January 21, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The dispute on the status of descendants of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic is now the subject of negotiations hosted by Nicolas Maduro.

Youth battle for social change in St. Louis

January 17, 2014 By Elyse Vesser

In a society where the national student debt totals $1.1 trillion, it is more important than ever to lift young activists up and support them in their efforts to organize and create social change.

Money bill trims pro-biz program at OSHA, boosts women’s bureau

January 17, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The money bill's positives led Richard Trumka to call it "a good start that moves in the right direction" on spending priorities.