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Today we vote, tomorrow we march
October 31, 2008LOS ANGELES — “When we elect Barack — knock on wood — we will have someone who responds to labor, to people’s needs, the plight of immigrants. But he can’t win change alone. It will take...
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Violet Russell, 92, lifelong activist
October 31, 2008“Strength, grace, courage.” That is how Violet Russell and 12 other women are described in a 2008 calendar honoring “Rosie the Riveter,” women who worked in armaments production in Washington State during World War II. Russell,...
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Dems could sweep congressional races
October 31, 2008A growing tide of support for Barack Obama, including endorsements by several prominent Republicans, is helping propel a potential “sweep” for Democrats in the House and Senate. Most notable was this month’s endorsement by Colin Powell,...
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Obama ground game surges in Western Pa.
October 31, 2008With time running out, John McCain floundered against surging voter support for Barack Obama in Pennsylvania and other battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency Nov. 4. Thousands of Obama enthusiasts packed the Mellon...
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Yoda says Treat, you did!
October 31, 2008Dear Reader, You surprised us again. Our committee made a wrong estimate. Given that our readers are some of the most active people in labor and politics, assumed we wouldn’t see much work on raising money...
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