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Raytheon strikers get a boost
December 15, 2006TUCSON, Ariz. — Striking workers at Raytheon here got a morale boost Dec. 8 with a show of community solidarity in honor of International Human Rights Day. The strikers, members of Local 933 of the Machinists...
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December 15, 2006India: Dalits rally for rights Indian people belonging to the Dalit caste, known as “untouchables,” assembled Dec. 6 in Mumbai for a demonstration marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the Dalit...
Read moreLisbon meeting assesses victories, dangers
December 15, 2006Communist parties discuss experiences, prospectsLISBON, Portugal — Joy over a string of election victories in Latin America and the U.S. was mixed with deep concern over the bloodletting in the Middle East when representatives of 64...
Read moreCommunity sidetracks condo conversion bill
December 15, 2006OAKLAND, Calif. — In a midnight action Dec. 5, Oakland’s City Council responded to a wave of community opposition by referring a controversial measure for more apartment-to-condominium conversions for further study. It will now be taken...
Read moreHonoring Louisville figure, friends travel to Cuba
December 14, 2006LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Later this month, 23 Louisvillians will be honoring the late Henry F. Wallace by traveling to Cuba to learn more about that island’s culture, people and the impact of its social revolution. Wallace...
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