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Today in African American history: African Burial Ground National Monument
February 27, 2015The memorial was dedicated in 2007 and included several commissioned pieces of public art.
Read moreShuler challenges labor movement on promoting women to leadership
February 26, 2015AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. labor movement, is challenging her colleagues to promote more women to top jobs.
Read moreLabor leaders halt political contributions until after fast-track vote
February 26, 2015Uunion presidents have decided to condition labor's voluntary political contributions to lawmakers on their fast-track votes, at least for now.
Read moreChicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff
February 26, 2015Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.
Read moreWisconsin governor swings budget axe
February 25, 2015A massive fight-back has already begun, and even some long-time Republican legislators are questioning the wisdom of the Walker budget.
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