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Mother Jones memorial ready for rehab
June 25, 2014The 78-year-old memorial to labor organizer and hell-raiser Mary Harris "Mother" Jones is ready for rehabilitation, the Illinois AFL-CIO announced.
Read moreIncome inequality comes to Supreme Court, courtesy Justice Sotomayor
June 23, 2014Justice Sonia Sotomayor is worried about income inequality's negative impact not only on the U.S. now, but on future generations.
Read moreGovernment workers back Grimes in Kentucky Senate race
June 23, 2014The American Federation of Government Employees today formally endorsed Alison Lundergan Grimes for election to the U.S. Senate.
Read moreObama, actor DiCaprio turn the tide on protecting marine areas
June 20, 2014President Obama used his executive authority on June 17 to create the world's largest marine sanctuary, banning commercial fishing, mining, and oil exploration in a major portion of the Pacific Ocean.
Read moreLabor Secretary calls for raise in the minimum wage
June 19, 2014Obama administration Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is arguing for revisions in federal laws to make them more family-friendly.
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