racism
150 years later, a new battle over labor
April 12, 2011Our country today, April 12, marks the 150th anniversary of the official start of the Civil War with the firing on Fort Sumter.
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African Americans, women and youth hit hard
April 12, 2011The Republican assault on the public sector threatens to accelerate the rate at which public employees are being laid off, with especially dire consequences for African Americans and women.
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The Civil War, our fiery trial
April 12, 2011150 years ago today, the first shots of the American Civil War were fired.
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Indiana Statehouse rings with “we are one!” (with video)
April 6, 2011Over a thousand union members and community activists crowded into the Indiana State House on Monday, April 4th to speak out for labor rights and basic democracy.
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Chicago activists call for environmental justice
April 5, 2011After years of community campaigns, investigations and pressure, the EPA finally confirmed high levels of toxic lead in the air and around local schools.
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