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EDITORIAL: An insult to women
October 3, 2008Sarah Palin’s selection as the Republicans’ vice-presidential candidate is an insult to women, and to the American people. It sent several disgusting messages. One: We can use women for window-dressing. Two: Women voters are dumb. They’ll...
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Machinists show grit as strike enters month two
October 3, 2008The strike launched Sept. 4 by the Machinists against Boeing, the nation’s largest airplane maker, shows perhaps as well as anything else the rising tide of anger among American workers and their determination to fight. The...
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Union leader Rugola: This is our fight for democracy
October 3, 2008White, African-American unionists unite for Obama COLUMBUS, Ohio — At organized labor’s Get Out The Vote mobilization here last week, Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola announced that he will walk across the state, stopping at shut-down...
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Why McCain suspended his campaign
October 3, 2008Behind The NewsJohn McCain got lucky last week. Less than 24 hours after the New York Times broke a story about McCain’s campaign manager, Rick Davis’ ties to the Freddie Mac, the big home lender that...
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What to know about your voting rights
October 3, 2008Are you registered to vote? Where should you vote? Do you need ID? Should you vote early? How do you protect your rights? Voter rights groups nationwide are answering these questions in a massive effort aimed...
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