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Republicans push cuts to Social Security, jump in wait time expected
August 15, 2016Federal worker unions and congressional Democrats are protesting large cuts in Social Security staffing and funding for the premiere program for the elderly and the disabled.
Read moreAt a critical moment, labor’s cause is racial, economic justice
August 9, 2016"The names, the hashtags represent real people in our very own community; they have jobs; they work alongside us; they have families; they were our high school classmates."
Read moreFlorida jury holds ex-officer liable for slaying Victor Jara in Chile
July 15, 2016"It's a case for criminals to see that if they ever commit a crime anywhere on this planet, they cannot run away and hide," Amanda Jara said after the verdict.
Read moreAfter the recent horror, there are still two Americas
July 14, 2016Non-violent tactics were taught by Jesus, Gandhi, and Dr. King - not because they were scared of violence but because they were wise about change.
Read moreArrests in murder of Berta Caceres, but the struggle is not over
June 3, 2016U.S. continues to fund regional security forces in Honduras despite their complicity in murder of environmental activist Berta Caceres.
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