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Central Floridians protest low wages at the world’s largest McDonald’s
December 11, 2013"This is a national movement and workers are going to be demanding respect, better wages, and the ability to earn a living."
Read moreSan Jose residents push for developer fee to fund affordable housing
December 9, 2013Over 160 people packed a hall at Sacred Heart Community Services to press city council members, Madison Nguyen and Sam Liccardo, to support imposing a fee on developers to fund affordable housing.
Read moreObama to federal agencies: triple use of clean energy by 2020
December 6, 2013President Obama issued an executive order on Dec. 5, calling for an increase in solar, wind, and other renewable energy for federal agencies, to 20 percent by 2020 - three times more than the agencies currently...
Read moreYes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!
December 4, 2013Most folks call him Jim, but I like to call him Santa Wobbly. Give me a little of your time and I will explain.
Read moreOil refinery waste piling up in Chicago
December 3, 2013Residents on the southeast side of this city are complaining about smoke, but it's actually dust from an oil refinery, and it's drifting into many nearby neighborhoods.
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