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Costa Ricans protest military pact with U.S

July 15, 2010 By Emile Schepers

The Costa Rican opposition is protesting an announced agreement that would allow 7,000 U.S. troops to operate on Costa Rican soil, coordinated with 46 U.S. ships in territorial waters.

Chicago activists renew call for independent, progressive politics

July 15, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

On Chicago's southwest side, a renewed call for independent and progressive politics takes hold, and a new teachers' union president challenges school closing policy.

AFT honors Filipino teachers in Louisiana

July 15, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

SEATTLE - The American Federation of Teachers convention here honored 300 Filipino teachers in Louisiana who fought back against an unscrupulous recruiting agency.

City steps forward to counter racist letters

July 15, 2010 By John Rummel

EASTPOINTE, Mich. - Last week, African American families here received letters threatening death if they did not leave the city, but people of goodwill are taking action.

White House touts recovery act, health reform

July 15, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Administration officials highlighted this week the positive impacts of the economic recovery act and announced new rules created under the health reform law that will improve coverage for millions of Americans.