politics
South African Communists ban President Zuma from party congress
July 12, 2017The latest blow to the corruption-tainted leader comes after repeated calls for him to step down from office.
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Yet another Trumpcare push by the GOP triggers yet another uprising
July 12, 2017The demonstrators chanted "Save our lives, kill the bill" and "Come out and talk to us."
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This week in history: The bicentennial of Henry David Thoreau
July 10, 2017Thoreau's ideas went on to influence many readers, including political figures, artists, authors, and future naturalists.
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State budget struggles affect workers: Four now solved – even Illinois
July 10, 2017Workers and their allies overcame right wing obstructionism to solve four state budget crises in the first week of July – but not without some hair-raising episodes.
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Missouri Gov. Greitens slashes St. Louis’ $10 minimum wage down to $7.70
July 10, 2017Low-wage workers in St. Louis began to receive the higher wage two months ago.
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