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I remember the Scottsboro defense
February 7, 2013The decision to fight for the Scottsboro Nine was preceded by years of activity led by the Communist Party and its predecessor organizations.
Read moreNY Times: Turning truth on its head — The Scottsboro case
February 7, 2013This week a bipartisan group of Alabama state lawmakers introduced a bill to exonerate the victims of a racist frame-up.
Read moreStudy: Head Start specially helps foster kids
February 7, 2013Head Start is threatened by huge budget cuts.
Read more“Disastrous idea”: Postal Service ends Saturday mail
February 6, 2013The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays, although it will continue Saturday package delivery.
Read moreImmigration reform fight begins in earnest
February 5, 2013The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
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