Republicans
Banker’s deficit solution: work longer with less pay and half the benefits
March 23, 2011Many children were working in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory when fire broke out. Such conditions, if Republicans have their way, may again become commonplace.
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Routing the barbarians at the gate
March 22, 2011The right-wing offensive is backfiring. But the battle is far from won.
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UN okays “all necessary measures” against Gaddafi
March 18, 2011The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously yesterday to call for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya, as well as "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.
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Judge issues restraining order against Wisconsin anti-union law
March 18, 2011A judge at 10:30 this morning issued a temporary restraining order blocking implementation of the law that would destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers.
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Public service union leader urges Boehner to cool violent rhetoric
March 18, 2011AFSCME president Gerald McEntee has called upon the House Speaker John Boehner to "stop using violent metaphors and demonizing public employees."
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