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Striking Los Mineros leader describes horrifying conditions

May 18, 2012 By David Bacon

Our town is where the Mexican Revolution began in 1906, at a time when miners there were virtually enslaved.

Voters may decide fate of Emergency Manager law

May 18, 2012 By John Rummel

Attorneys representing Stand Up for Democracy, a broad coalition of labor and community groups, presented the case.

Orlando could be first in South to require paid sick time

May 18, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Community activists kicked off a campaign for a ballot initiative that would require private employers to offer their workers up to seven days of paid sick leave.

Attention humans: Today is Endangered Species Day

May 18, 2012 By Marc Brodine

Species that were once on the brink of extinction are showing significant progress towards recovery. And that means the human species has a better chance too.

Cities’ budget cuts target firefighters, slowing responses

May 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

From coast to coast, mayors and city councils are hacking away at firefighters' ranks in desperate attempts to cut budgets and save cash by cutting workers.