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Is right-wing extremism the new norm?
October 8, 2013You've probably seen or heard of protests against the affordable health care act, against raising the minimum wage, against marriage equality, and more than anything against stronger gun laws.
Read moreToday in labor history: Black farmers meet to unionize, are attacked
September 30, 2013Arkansas Gov. Charles Hillman Bough sent 100 U.S. troops to the area, where they exchanged gunfire with the farmers.
Read moreTed Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
September 17, 2013Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
Read moreToday in labor history: Influential rapper Tupac Shakur dies
September 13, 2013On this day in 1996, rap artist and actor Tupac Amaru Shakur died, leaving a legacy that has influenced millions of working class young people, and subsequent hip hop artists.
Read moreTaking the long view on fight for freedom
September 4, 2013As one of 250,000 who attended the 1963 "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," I had to come to Washington, Aug. 24, to be a part of the 50th anniversary march.
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