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U.S. Supreme Court sends affirmative action case back to lower court
June 24, 2013Fisher v. the University of Texas was a challenge to that school's affirmative action policy by Abigail Fisher, whose application for admission was turned down.
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The fast against firings
June 21, 2013While the Senate debates the immigration bill, labor and community activists in northern California charge that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency continues to require local employers to fire hundreds of workers, saying they have no...
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Shocking new cuts will gut Chicago schools
June 21, 2013After closing 50 schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools are cutting elementary and high school budgets tens of millions of dollars.
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Panel examines progressive side of federalism
June 21, 2013A panel at the American Constitution Society convention explores federal vs. state power in labor and human rights.
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Michigan rally slams Republicans’ “Education Inc.” agenda
June 21, 2013LANSING, Mich. - Pam Kirchens believes that a free quality public education is the cornerstone of a democratic society and that every child in Michigan deserves access to equal and excellent public education.
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