economy
Paid sick leave good for us all
June 27, 2011More than 40 percent of private sector workers do not have paid sick days they could use to recover from contagious illnesses.
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Naki’o: the amazing bionic puppy
June 27, 2011Naki'o made history as the first pet to have a complete set of bionic legs.
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Third World Mississippi shows failure of conservative policies
June 24, 2011Mississippi, dominated by conservative politicians, has health care, income and economic disparities that embody the worst of the nation's ills.
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Future still far from rosy as Greek leader gets his vote of confidence
June 24, 2011The only thing that is certain is that Greek workers will take a hit and there will be intensified class struggle in the months to come.
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Mayors call for quick end to Afghan war
June 20, 2011The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved a resolution June 20 calling for a quick end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and transfer of the money to job-creating programs in our nation's cities.
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