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This week in history: The National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa
August 8, 2017The national hobo gathering is a gentle reminder of the role migrant and displaced workers has always played in our economy.
Read moreTrump draining the swamp: Another promise broken
August 3, 2017Trump's appointees are part of a pattern of NOT draining the swamp, but rather, hiring alligators from it to infest the government.
Read moreDemocratic Socialists of America hold convention in Chicago this weekend
August 2, 2017The Democratic Socialists of America are holding their bi-annual convention beginning Aug. 3 at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Read moreBillionaires’ Row: Can Manhattan be rescued from real estate speculators?
August 2, 2017It’s no secret that Manhattan, despite being one of the most sought-after places to live in the world, is full of empty apartments.
Read moreAFL-CIO Executive Council backs Medicare for All
July 31, 2017Endorsement of single-payer government-run health care marked a new phase in labor’s crusade to reform the U.S. health care system.
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