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War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session

May 17, 2012 By Barb Kucera

Republicans unveiled an unprecedented attack on worker rights and protections, including the granddaddy of all anti-union legislation: "Right to work."

Voter Empowerment Act introduced in House

May 17, 2012 By Special to People’s World

House Democrats today introduced new voting rights legislation that would modernize voter registration while cracking down on disenfranchisement practices.

NATO week: Foreclosure protesters dump furniture at Citibank

May 17, 2012 By John Bachtell

Carrying furniture from a foreclosed home through the streets, protesters marched on Citibank and the Cook County Sheriff.

Chicago residents link NATO to neighborhood disasters

May 17, 2012 By John Wojcik

The city's huge Latino community linked what the military alliance is doing worldwide to the violence and foreclosures they face in their neighborhood.

Florida fire, journalist harassment reflect special U.S. rules for Cuba

May 17, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Fire destroyed the Coral Gables, Fla., offices of Airline Brokers, a charter flight provider servicing Cuba and other countries. The Fire Department blamed arson.