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The fight for $15: A new labor movement is born
April 20, 2015 By Jarvis Tyner
Apr. 15 was more than the usual day of demonstrations. It was a turning point in the unity, politics, and organization of the movement to end inequality.
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Human interest stories shine at Full Frame film festival
April 20, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon
Full Frame offers a full plate of, shall we say, heavy fare: Very serious issues not ordinarily treated with a light touch.
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Retirees, allies rally at Cleveland hearing
April 20, 2015 By Bruce Bostick
The Republican Party, supporting Social Security cuts and attacks on pensions, has declared war on retirees.
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Workers sue Walmart for retaliatory store closings
April 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World
"It is no accident that they shut down our store, which has been a one of the most successful centers for organizing."
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Today in environmental history: Deepwater Horizon spills into Gulf of Mexico
April 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World
On this day in 2010, a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
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