politics
In 2010, ‘What would Dr. King do?’
January 20, 2010King's message in 2010 was the theme as a standing-room-only crowd braved a squalling rainstorm Jan. 18 to pack the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's great hall.
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Political courage to create jobs is lacking, AFL-CIO’s Trumka charges
January 11, 2010Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, in a major address today at the National Press Club in Washington, said the jobs crisis "cries out for political courage but that courage is not much in evidence.
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Houston inaugurates gay mayor, Annise Parker
January 6, 2010A city the mainstream media painted as ultra-conservative celebrated the inauguration of a new, progressive openly gay mayor, Annise Parker.
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Ethics violations haunt John McCain
January 5, 2010Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., may have violated Senate rules when he recorded an anti-healthcare reform telephone message.
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Health Care for America Now campaigns to finish reform right
December 28, 2009Health Care for America Now has launched an intensive campaign calling for public option and other measures in the final bill.
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