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Infant mortality in Cuba hits new low
January 31, 2014The Cuban ministry of health released new statistics that show that the country's infant mortality rate has hit a record low, placing it far ahead of the U.S.
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Wisconsin moves from progressive “dairyland” to “plutocrats’ paradise”
January 31, 2014Wisconsin's governor is attempting to launch a presidential campaign based on his reputation for union-busting, and a state legislature that draws up legislation to satisfy the needs of one multimillionaire.
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“Empire’s Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan”
January 30, 2014"Empire's Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan," by Klassen and Greg Albo, asks the question, "Why did the Canadian government go to war in Afghanistan in 2001?"
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Could medical marijuana turn Florida blue in 2014?
January 30, 2014This past Monday, the Florida Supreme Court approved a ballot measure to make medical marijuana legal in the state.
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Today in labor history: The International Labor Organization founded
January 30, 2014After the devastation of WWI, a commission was established to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice, and the ILO was...
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