activism
Today in labor history: Lucy Parsons leads march in Chicago
January 17, 2013Parsons was described by the Chicago Police Department as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."
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Fear, then hope for an immigrant family
January 15, 2013After the abduction of her mother by ICE Jan. 10, Erika Andiola got in touch with other immigrants' rights activists, and within hours a nationwide network was mobilized.
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“Free the Wilmington Ten!” forty years later
January 4, 2013Forty years. Damn it's been a long time.
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New Yorkers continue the fight for paid sick leave
December 18, 2012One million New Yorkers can't take a day off when they're sick. A bill would make sure they earn paid sick days and would prevent workers from losing their jobs just because they or their children...
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Sandy Hook vigils mourn victims, vow action
December 17, 2012Candlelight vigils were held nationwide mourning the victims of the Dec. 14 massacre. They promised hope for a national conversation and vows for action on mental health care and gun control.
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