U.S.
Mobilizing in August is key for immigrant rights
August 5, 2013The first priority is to pressure Republicans to support legalization of the 11 million undocumented immigrants.
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Mass arrests at immigration protest spur coalition to remake America
August 2, 2013In a jail cell in the nation's capital, top leaders of 40 powerful labor/progressive groups found they had plenty of time to hash out plans for essentially remaking America.
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Latino voters’ relevance in mid-term elections examined
August 2, 2013"Where do these Latinos stand on immigration reform? How do they feel on the debate over it so far? We decided to explore their views."
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Unemployment dips, but new jobs likely pay low wages
August 2, 2013The U.S. unemployment rate in July was 7.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, down 0.1 percent from the month before. A separate survey reported businesses claimed to create a net of 162,000 new jobs...
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Mixed verdict, mixed response in Bradley Manning case
July 31, 2013It is now up to a military judge to determine if Bradley Manning will spend the rest of his life in prison even after being acquitted of the most serious charge against him.
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