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2013 “Are You Serious?” Awards

December 20, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

Every year Dispatches From The Edge gives awards to news stories and newsmakers that fall under the category of "Are you serious?" Here are the awards for 2013.

Today in labor history: Irish launch “Easter Rising”

April 24, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The Irish Republican Brotherhood launched the "Easter Rebellion," an armed uprising against oppressive British rule.

Thousands in Ireland march for woman refused an abortion

November 19, 2012 By Morning Star

More than 10,000 people gathered for a vigil and march over the death and the country's draconian abortion laws.

Workers file for union recognition at Aer Lingus

January 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

AFA-CWA filed on Jan. 6 with the National Mediation Board for a recognition election among the 53 U.S.-based flight attendants of Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline.

Sinn Fein will run candidate for Irish presidency

September 23, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

At Sein Fein's annual conference Sept. 9-10, change was in the wind.