democracy
Ex-inmates need across-the-board help, panelists say
April 27, 2010Alameda County elected officials, law enforcement officials, community organizations and current and former inmates came together April 22, to consider how best to help former prisoners.
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Arizona immigration law: A civil rights catastrophe
April 26, 2010The signing last week by Arizona's Republican Governor, Jan Brewer of SB 1070 should be a signal for action by everybody who cares about human and workers' rights.
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Reform or revolution
April 26, 2010Abraham Lincoln composed the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation for a cabinet meeting in July 1862.
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Lawmaker calls for Arizona boycott, governor signs draconian immigration bill
April 23, 2010From law enforcement to the president, opposition to Arizona's anti-immigrant law grows. Hundreds of immigrant rights activists staged civil disobedience protests and vigils at Arizona's Capitol opposing the measure.
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Chomsky, fascism and the working class
April 21, 2010Famed linguistics professor and left-wing icon Noam Chomsky made remarks recently that gave me pause.
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