U.S.
Oklahomans launch ballot initiative for medical marijuana
August 6, 2014The Oklahomans for Health on June 17 launched a ballot initiative to vote on legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Texans rally against ALEC, the right-wing stink tank
August 6, 2014The "stink tank" is responsible for initiating and financing anti-union, privatization, racist, and anti-democratic state legislation throughout the nation.
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Shutdown of Ohio aluminum giant Ormet appears final
August 5, 2014Not only did Ormet's workers rely on the company for a decent living but the economies of Ohio River communities hung on the company's survival.
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The child migrant crisis: latest developments
August 5, 2014The "crisis" appears to be shrinking: 85 percent of the 57,000 child migrants have now been placed with parents, other family members or sponsors living in the United States.
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On union’s push to save postal service, Danny Glover says, “I’m in”
August 4, 2014At the recent national convention here of the APWU, actor Danny Glover delivered a speech that brought tears to the eyes and postal workers to their feet.
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