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Today in labor history: Voting Rights Act signed
August 7, 2014It has been a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, by ensuring that every American citizen, regardless of race or language, has equal access to the vote.
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Robey Theatre Company celebrates with Paul Robeson Theatre Festival
August 5, 2014The two-day Festival celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Robey Theatre Company, dedicated to developing "innovative new plays written about the Black experience."
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Today in labor history: Medicare and Medicaid established
July 30, 2014The ongoing fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid today from right-wing "reforms" is in sharp contrast to the victory of July 30, 1965.
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Remembering a tragedy: How Cyprus became a nation divided
July 24, 2014The illegal Turkish occupation has now gone on for some 40 years, and progressive minded people the world over should take a keen interest.
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Today in Labor History: The Alliance for Labor Action forms
July 24, 2014This national trade union center organized unorganized workers and pursued progressive political and social projects.
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