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Gun control action will rely on grassroots organizing
January 10, 2013From the White House to anti-violence groups, it's widely agreed that grassroots mobilizing holds the key.
Read moreNew York Stop and Frisk police harassment found unconstitutional
January 10, 2013A federal judge has found the NYPD policy of "stop and frisk" unconstitutional.
Read moreLabor Secretary Solis resigns, Trumka lauds her service
January 10, 2013Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who repeatedly declared herself "the new sheriff in town" on behalf of workers the last four years, resigned her position on Jan. 9.
Read moreGOP desperate to kill any further taxes on the rich
January 7, 2013The Republicans are going even further, however, threatening that unless Social Security and Medicare are cut, the GOP might kill the entire economy.
Read moreToday in labor history: Labor radical Tom Mooney freed
January 7, 2013Radical labor activist Tom Mooney, accused of a murder by bombing in San Francisco, was pardoned and freed after 22 years in San Quentin.
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