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George Fishman, a life with a purpose
July 9, 2009George M. Fishman, lifelong working class scholar, teacher and activist, passed away peacefully at his New Haven, Conn., home on June 30, at age 92. He was a stalwart champion of quality public education for all...
Read moreFaulty signal system may be source of DC Metro crash
July 8, 2009The National Transportation Safety Board has not yet finished its investigation of the crash on the DC Metro which killed 9 people on June 22. But the outlines of a possible explanation are emerging. The crash...
Read moreMichael Jackson will live forever
July 8, 2009It was the white sequined glove, the unending zippers on that red leather jacket, the black penny loafers with the white sparkled socks and the famous moonwalk that shocked the world. These are some of many...
Read moreSteelworkers ratify groundbreaking agreement with MeadWestvaco in Covington
July 8, 2009Reposted from http://www.uniglobalunion.org/ PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the members of USW Local 8-675 in Covington, Virginia have voted in favor of a proposed new contract with MeadWestvaco. The...
Read moreCampaign against crime and police abuse to be unveiled at NAACP convention
July 8, 2009A new online campaign against police misconduct and violence will be featured at the NAACP’s convention next week in New York City at the Hilton Hotel. The convention will also mark the civil rights organization’s 100th...
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