Congress
Health care activists vow to continue struggle
December 23, 2009A Philadelphia rally makes the point that the Senate's health care bill is not the end of the struggle.
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What if?
December 23, 2009What if I told you that by supporting the 1935 Social Security Act you would be selling out the working class and capitulating to right-wing special interests?
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Immigrant rights groups call for new reform campaign
December 22, 2009"Tough fight begins" - Immigrant rights organizations around the San Francisco Bay Area welcomed introduction of reform legislation by Illinois Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez.
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100,000 sign petition to stop Afghanistan war
December 15, 2009Veterans and others opposed to the U.S. military escalation in Afghanistan announced they have collected 100,000 signatures "in record speed" calling for an end to the war.
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How I will be evaluating the Senate health care compromise
December 11, 2009"Blue Dog" Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu looked whipped, like she had just been a guest at a vampire banquet.
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