Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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U.S.
Jerry Brown signs Calif. Dream Act, part I
July 26, 2011Tthe first phase of the California Dream Act, signed July 25, makes it possible for undocumented college students to apply for privately funded scholarships administered through the state's university and community college systems.
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Labor
Youth spirit sparks Asian American labor meet
July 26, 2011APALA's largest convention ever celebrated outstanding achievements in the fight to stop wage theft and to uphold the rights of immigrant and low-wage workers, and looked ahead to the continuing struggle for good jobs and labor...
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Labor
Picket lines in 9 cities slam Hyatt
July 22, 2011Hotel workers were participating in nationwide coordinated actions that drew thousands of protesters to Hyatts in nine cities around the country.
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World
World honors Nelson Mandela at 93
July 19, 2011The 93rd birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated around the world July 18, paying tribute to the hero who spent 27 years in prison for his leading role in the fight against South Africa's apartheid regime.
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U.S.
Budget must “respect, protect” women, coalition says
July 15, 2011National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.
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Opinion
Book Review: Fascism, war and struggle through one person’s eyes
July 13, 2011"In 1945, Germany and Japan surrendered and World War II ended ... Our stories must be heard and remembered."
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U.S.
Hunger strike continues in Calif. prisons
July 8, 2011Thousands of California state prison inmates have been conducting a hunger strike since July 1, protesting harsh conditions many observers say amount to torture.
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U.S.
“Golden State” finally has a budget, but it’s ugly
June 30, 2011Health, education and other human needs programs have endured repeated severe cuts over the years. The California budget that finally passed included still deeper cuts.
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