Hillary Clinton’s plan to win the White House relies heavily on winning the support of women voters. And she shouldn’t have much problem doing that: … Lesser evil simply guarantees that the greater evil will be elected in the next electionRead more
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Ex-Dictator Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
In a historic ruling, the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. Habré … Ex-Dictator Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against HumanityRead more
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Bernie’s Movement
New York Times columnist Paul Krugman yesterday warned Bernie supporters that change doesn’t happen with “transformative rhetoric” but with “political pragmatism” – “accepting half loaves … Bernie’s MovementRead more
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Religious Leaders Arrested Blocking Spectra Pipeline
In Massachusetts, more than a dozen religious leaders were arrested Wednesday for blocking construction of another Spectra gas pipeline. The interfaith group held a prayer … Religious Leaders Arrested Blocking Spectra PipelineRead more
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T-Mobile Created A Fake Union To Kill The Real One
One of the largest cell phone carriers in America is trying to derail a years-long campaign to organize tens of thousands of workers by creating … T-Mobile Created A Fake Union To Kill The Real OneRead more
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Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cuts
On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of nurses gathered outside the Allina Health headquarters near Allina Health’s Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis to protest proposed cuts to … Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cutsRead more
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Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket Line
Children of striking workers joined their parents for 25 nationwide “Family Day” protests organized by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), one of the unions … Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket LineRead more