activism
St. Louis workers celebrate increase in minimum wage
September 3, 2015In all, about 50,000 low-wage workers in St. Louis will see an immediate pay increase come October 15.
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Artists to link up Sept. 26 for world peace and justice
September 2, 2015In Oakland, Cassandra Lopez and the We Tell Our Stories Film Collective will be contributing to the event with their documentary.
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Today in history: World day of prayer for the environment
September 1, 2015In a historic and far-reaching move, as part of Pope Francis' efforts to highlight environmental issues, the Vatican declared Sept. 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
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Demanding action on police crimes, Chicagoans push for civilian control
September 1, 2015The marchers carried placards with the names and faces of the most recent victims of police brutality as family members marched at the front.
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Farmworker rebellion spreads along almost the entire Pacific coast
August 31, 2015The strawberries, blackberries and blueberries sold everyday in U.S. supermarkets are largely picked by indigenous families speaking the same ancient languages.
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