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Audio: Texas abortion law sure to face court challenge
July 24, 2013After weeks of bitter fighting, Texas conservatives claim a significant victory in the fight over who controls women's health in Texas.
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Today in labor history: Minimum wage rises 70 cents, fight continues
July 24, 2013Today in 2009, the U.S. minimum wage rose 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25. Low-wage workers struggled mightily for that meager increase.
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Moral Mondays and misestimated mandates
July 24, 2013If you haven't heard about them already, "Moral Mondays" is the name given to a new protest movement in North Carolina.
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Oakland’s Trayvon Martin rally: “Keep fighting” for justice
July 23, 2013Oakland youth took leadership of the event, spotlighting the effects of the shooting and verdict. They took turns to speak movingly of their reactions to hearing of the death of Martin.
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New York voters want a mayor with a heart
July 23, 2013The priority of a billionaire mayor is to protect the interest of billionaires. That is why the people of New York City want a mayor who will move the city in another direction.
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