Hunger
Cuba, Vietnam among 38 countries that reduced hunger
June 18, 2013The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization announced that a total of 38 countries worldwide have already met all or part of the "Millennium Goals" for the reduction of hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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Letter Carriers cite huge need in 21st annual food drive
May 6, 2013Letter Carriers from coast to coast will collect non-perishable food on their 21st annual food drive, on Saturday, May 11. The food is distributed locally, to "free food" pantries, homeless shelters, and other institutions that feed...
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“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” is a powerful indictment of capitalism
February 4, 2013It isn't the first book of this kind but, in revealing the tragedy of capitalist globalization in incredibly intimate and moving detail much like a good novel does, it ranks as one of the best.
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“Solidarity Forever” completed Jan. 15, 1915
January 15, 2013On January 15, 1915 in Chicago there was a big march on City Hall by some 1,500 jobless and hungry people demanding relief.
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Letter carriers kick off publicity for 20th annual food drive
April 24, 2012With less than a month to go before the big day, the Letter Carriers are kicking off nationwide publicity for the union's 20th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive.
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