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Mine Wars: ‘Matewan Massacre’ a century ago embodied miners’ struggles
May 19, 2020100 years ago, a pitched battle between miners and company security in the town of Matewan, W.V. left 10 people dead.
Read moreWisconsin court decision has some singing pandemic blues
May 18, 2020Given everything the Republican Party has been up to in Wisconsin over the past several years, the State Supreme Court's decision blocking safer-at-home measures is no surprise.
Read moreSeeking justice for Breonna Taylor: Essential health worker killed by police
May 15, 2020Even sleeping while Black is now a dangerous activity.
Read moreU.S. pandemic unemployment grows again, but so does the number of billionaires
May 14, 2020Progressive analysts at the Economic Policy Institute predict jobless figures will only get worse, especially for low-wage workers, women workers, and workers of color.
Read moreBeep! Beep! Union car caravan to demand Vegas casinos open safely
May 13, 2020Unions are telling casino execs not to gamble with workers' lives when it comes to reopening.
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