Ben Markeson
LATEST ARTICLES BY Ben Markeson
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Florida’s progressive forces unite against insurance company
May 21, 2012Progressive forces from around Florida converged here May 17 to protest Coventry Health Care's use of its mega-profits to oppose the Affordable Care Act.
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Orlando could be first in South to require paid sick time
May 18, 2012Community activists kicked off a campaign for a ballot initiative that would require private employers to offer their workers up to seven days of paid sick leave.
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In Florida, support for freedom for Puerto Rican political prisoner
May 1, 2012The Orlando chapter of the National Boricua Human Rights Network will focus on building support for freedom for political prisoner Oscar Lopez Rivera, who has spent 31 years in federal institutions.
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In Florida battleground, tax fairness appeals to voters
April 18, 2012Many demonstrators enthusiastically supported proposed federal legislation that would require millionaires to pay a tax rate of at least 30 percent.
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Workers across the country slam Verizon for refusing to talk
March 23, 2012Members of the Communications Workers of America, other unions and student and community allies protested outside of a Verizon wireless store.
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Office Depot, Macy’s, Publix slammed on wage-theft stance
March 7, 2012Community activists, clergy and labor came together in defense of a simple concept - the right of workers to be paid for the work they do.
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Florida’s Orange County joins statewide trend to recognize domestic partners
February 22, 2012Other areas in Florida with domestic partnership registries include Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and the cities of Gainesville, Miami Beach and Key West.
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Romney’s win spurs Florida organizing to “pink slip Mitt” in November
February 1, 2012Candidates spent heavily on TV spots in the days leading up to the primary, fueled by lavish corporate contributions to Super PACs.
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