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  • Bridges, not bombs, Minnesotans say

    Bridges, not bombs, Minnesotans say

    August 10, 2007

    Steve Share, editor of the Minneapolis Labor Review, was in his office the evening of Aug. 1 when he heard the sirens wailing, a din that grew so loud he stepped out to see what was...

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  • My jefito and me  American Mexicanos

    My jefito and me American Mexicanos

    July 27, 2007

    When my jefito (papa), Angel, was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, it was close to one year to the date after Pancho Villa won the battle of Torreon. My jefito had the regular childhood that any...

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  • Color-blindness in the USA

    Color-blindness in the USA

    July 27, 2007

    A 2001 study revealed that despite diversity efforts, the United States was becoming increasingly segregated both in housing and education. The study found that one in three Latino students were attending schools with a minority enrollment...

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  • Hot battle: childrens health care vs. Bush

    Hot battle: childrens health care vs. Bush

    July 27, 2007

    The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is under attack by the White House. Created under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, SCHIP is set to expire Sept. 30. On July 19, the Senate Finance Committee...

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  • The battle of Waukegan

    The battle of Waukegan

    July 20, 2007

    WAUKEGAN, Ill. — To thousands of protesters here July 16, the city administration turned itself into an alien body maintained by helicopters, snipers, swat teams and dogs. Undeterred by the show of military force, more than...

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