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June 5, 2009Wise words The May 30-June 5 issue is better than ever: thanks! The front-page article “Warning: Free stuff now…” is very helpful, the kind of educational service working people need. Adding a splash of color is...
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Progressive majority is leaving conservatism isolated
June 5, 2009WASHINGTON — What two things do people who are part of the Obama administration, trade unionists, civil rights activists, environmentalists, womens’ rights leaders, youth leaders, community organizers, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, senators and representatives,...
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Obama offers real hope, Netanyahu’s ‘government of yesterday’ offers nothing
June 5, 2009Uri Avnery, former member of Israel's Knesset (Parliament), is a founder of Gush Shalom, the Israeli Peace Bloc. As an Israeli patriot I must say, without the shadow of a doubt, that at this moment the...
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The rumor of card-check death is greatly exaggerated
June 5, 2009Mark Twain’s famous quote is what Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) paraphrased to thousands of progressive activists at the America’s Future Now conference this week regarding the Employee Free Choice Act.
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White House: Employee Free Choice a Priority
June 5, 2009In yesterday’s White House press briefing, a reporter raised the question of whether President Barack Obama and the administration continued to support the Employee Free Choice Act.
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