Rick Nagin
LATEST ARTICLES BY Rick Nagin
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Opinion
Video: Barber calls for “Moral Fusion” movement to defeat far right
July 28, 2014All labor activists and progressive people should watch and circulate this remarkable speech by the Rev. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP.
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Opinion
Five reasons to expect hope and change in 2014
February 12, 2014The tide is starting to turn, and we can be hopeful that 2014 will truly be a Year of Action for democratic and progressive victories. Here are five reasons why.
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World
Mandela and communism
December 13, 2013The world celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela for one thing more than any other - his determination in the face of every provocation to establish a democratic "rainbow nation."
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Opinion
The Second Amendment and racism
February 19, 2013The Second Amendment continues to provide cover for racism just as its original intent was to protect slavery.
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Labor
Steelworkers forced out at Rotek
February 12, 2013Members of USW Local 8565 are picketing Rotek, Inc. protesting the company's unilateral implementation of a contract slashing wages 20-30 percent as well as deep cuts in benefits.
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Opinion
The Second Amendment and “insurrection”
February 6, 2013At the Congressional hearing on legislation to curb gun violence NRA spokesman Wayne LaPierre repeated the mantra of the right wing extremist movement.
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U.S.
Nationwide rallies against austerity
January 31, 2013Footballs, dodge balls, and pumpkin pie were props used in some of the nationwide actions for fiscal fairness during the National Day of Action sponsored by the AFL-CIO and allies.
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Opinion
Fight to end gun violence is key to defending democracy
January 18, 2013Americans are now insisting that the ability to live free from the fear or threat of gun violence is a fundamental democratic right.
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