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Mexican authorities move to crush copper strike
January 18, 2008Mexican labor authorities seized on technicalities to order an end to the strike at the country’s largest copper mine in Cananea, Sonora, on Friday. The Mexican press reports that over 700 heavily armed agents of the...
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Brazil celebrates The Year of Oscar Niemeyer
January 18, 2008Oscar Niemeyer, one of the world's greatest architects, celebrated his 100 birthday on Dec. 14, 2007. Best known for the pioneering, breathtaking buildings he designed for Brazil's capital, he has inspired generations of architects with his...
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LETTERS: Jan. 19
January 18, 2008‘Right to work’ scam I sent this letter to the Oakland (Mich.) Press: The far-right is on the move again. These are people with heavy pockets and bulging bank accounts. And, by gosh, they are never...
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EDITORIAL: Keep our eyes on the prize
January 18, 2008It’s a good sign to see Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama providing leadership on race and gender equality. The candidates decided to dial down the volume on what was becoming a brew of racism and political...
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EDITORIAL: Beware the October surprise
January 18, 2008Two recent developments are intensifying concerns the Bush administration is heading for a reckless attack on Iran. President Bush has tried to use his Middle East tour to rally the region around U.S. allegations that Iran...
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