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Today in labor history: Historic Buffalo switchmen’s strike
August 12, 2014On this day workers on three railroads in Buffalo, New York, went on strike for two weeks, one of the first work stoppages to attempt coordinated actions.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” is spacefaring fun
August 12, 2014This latest entry in their rapidly expanding universe of comic book adaptations, is a good-natured thrill ride full of fast-paced action and utterly ridiculous humor.
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At GOP fundraiser, protesters warn “Rauner and Christie – bad for Illinois, bad for USA”
August 12, 2014Chris Christie brought checks to the fundraiser totaling $4 million, demonstrators shouted, "Illinois is not for sale."
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German Social Democrats paying the price of too many deals
August 12, 2014Instead of trying to improve its frayed, faded image as a progressive force, this party pays even more attention to "healthy business interests" and thus "encourage the economy."
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Kasich slaps working Ohio’s face, but will we remember sting in November?
August 12, 2014It's been a long and painful four years for working and middle-class Ohioans due to the (slightly checked) extreme right wing rule.
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