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Panel: New media has profound impact on politics
November 1, 2008And that impact shows up in a variety of ways, from the “macaca” remark by now-ex-Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) — which sank his re-election bid two years ago — to Barack Obama’s record fundraising and involvement...
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Human beings, not commodities
November 1, 2008People’s Global Action held demonstrations Oct. 27 as the opening of the UN-sponsored Global Forum on Migration and Development kicked off in Manila. Under the theme, “Migrant workers are human beings, not commodities,” the nine-day PGA...
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Ohio union leader walks Road to Recovery
October 31, 2008BARBERTON, Ohio — “No blisters yet, but I’ve got a darned shin splint,” said Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola as he walked into this rustbelt city near Akron last week. “The wonderful folks I’ve met on...
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Today we vote, tomorrow we march
October 31, 2008LOS ANGELES — “When we elect Barack — knock on wood — we will have someone who responds to labor, to people’s needs, the plight of immigrants. But he can’t win change alone. It will take...
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Dems could sweep congressional races
October 31, 2008A growing tide of support for Barack Obama, including endorsements by several prominent Republicans, is helping propel a potential “sweep” for Democrats in the House and Senate. Most notable was this month’s endorsement by Colin Powell,...
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