National
Court strikes down anti-immigrant measures
August 10, 2007HAZLETON, Pa. — In a stinging rebuttal to anti-immigrant forces, a federal court has struck down this city’s ordinances against undocumented immigrants. The decision is expected to have wider repercussions. But Latino residents here, while happy...
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WHATS REALLY GOOD: August 11
August 10, 2007Youth trek 3,000 miles for peace Enduring blistering feet, summer heat and achy knees, carrying 40-pound packs and sleeping in tents, two teens are leading a group in a 3,000-mile “March for Peace” across the country...
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Bridges, not bombs, Minnesotans say
August 10, 2007Steve Share, editor of the Minneapolis Labor Review, was in his office the evening of Aug. 1 when he heard the sirens wailing, a din that grew so loud he stepped out to see what was...
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Working families challenge candidates: What will you do to change things?
August 10, 2007CHICAGO — They came to Soldier Field, not to cheer for the hometown Bears, but to challenge presidential candidates to represent the rainbow of working people on Main Street, not Wall Street. At the unprecedented gathering...
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My jefito and me American Mexicanos
July 27, 2007When my jefito (papa), Angel, was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, it was close to one year to the date after Pancho Villa won the battle of Torreon. My jefito had the regular childhood that any...
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