National
Fight for voter paper trail heats up
May 7, 2004CLEVELAND – Ohio voters are becoming increasingly concerned about the security of some of the new electronic voting machines (EVMs), especially those manufactured by the Diebold company. The CEO of Diebold is a heavy contributor to...
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Justice-seekers fill St. Viators pews
May 7, 2004CHICAGO – The pews at St. Viator’s church filled with health care workers, their children and supporters on a chilly May 2 Sunday.
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ST. LOUIS Salute to working-class heroes
May 7, 2004ST. LOUIS – Nearly 100 union members, community leaders, student activists and others attended the Missouri/Kansas Friends of the People’s Weekly World 12th Hershel Walker Peace and Justice Awards Breakfast here April 24. Roberta Wood, labor...
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Freedom Riders take battle to Congress
May 7, 2004CHICAGO – In an atmosphere charged with emotion and determination reminiscent of last year’s Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride, simultaneous gatherings of immigrant workers and supporters in 30 cities announced their united support for a new immigration...
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Women’s voices from across the nation: ‘We will not go back’
April 30, 2004WASHINGTON – More than 1 million defenders of women’s reproductive rights marched past the White House Sunday April 25 chanting, “We won’t go back,” and “Hey, Bush, your time is up!” click here for Spanish text
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