U.S.
Smiley and West poverty tour draws criticism, support
August 12, 2011Talk show host Tavis Smiley and academic activist Cornel West embarked last week on a poverty tour to highlight growing inequality in the U.S.
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Ohioans rally for jobs, rights, Boehner locks them out
August 12, 2011Hundreds of workers and their allies at events throughout Ohio rallied this week for jobs and to restore union and voting rights under siege.
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Rallies call for “Contract for the American Dream”
August 11, 2011Demonstrators gathered around the country calling on public officials to respond to the economic crisis by putting people back to work in good jobs.
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Where auto history was made, calls to “Retool for Peace”
August 11, 2011The only reminder that manufacturing once took place here is a historic marker in front of the shuttered building.
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Dallas demonstration demands jobs
August 11, 2011A surprising number of seniors were in the group, especially considering that the temperature was 106 degrees.
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