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Lawrence McGurty, a tremendous life

October 22, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

Lawrence "Mac" McGurty passed away Oct. 9 at the age of 93. His life encompassed the major events and movements of the last century, many that he participated in as an activist rather than an observer.

N.M. teachers challenge corporate tax loopholes

October 22, 2009 By Emil Shaw

Teachers, students and allies tell New Mexico lawmakers 'no cuts' to education.

War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so

October 22, 2009 By Susan Webb

U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.

Ordering executive pay cuts: It’s about time!

October 22, 2009 By Tony Pecinovsky

The Treasury Department's expected plan to cut executive pay by up to 90 percent – at the seven companies that received the most in bailout money – is not only good news.

Spending freeze, gay rights on Washington ballot

October 22, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

Voters have already received their mail ballots across the Evergreen State and the two hottest issues in the Nov. 3 election are I-1033, a rightwing measure to impose deep spending cuts, and another ballot question, R-71...