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Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago police can’t destroy disciplinary records
July 8, 2020Disciplinary records are public property, and the Chicago cops can’t use their contract to cover up their past transgressions, the justices decreed, 6-1.
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Trump in ‘free trade’ talks with Brazilian right-wing authoritarian President Bolsonaro
July 8, 2020The talks may have hit a medical snag: Bolsonaro, who like Trump has actively sabotaged coronavirus response efforts, just tested positive for COVID-19.
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Concert for Cuba: A star studded extravaganza July 18 & 19
July 7, 2020The largest-ever virtual performance of legendary musical artists from all over the world to honor Cuba and its first responders.
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U.S. blockade, domestic supply system inefficiencies bring food insecurity for Cubans
July 7, 2020Food availability is the top concern of 21% of Cubans, reflecting the shortages promoted by the U.S. blockade and the shortcomings of the domestic supply system.
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Frank Stearns, Veterans for Peace leader and CPUSA activist, felled by coronavirus
July 7, 2020Frank L. Stearns, a long-time activist and leader in Veterans for Peace who worked in the national office of the Communist Party USA, died of COVID-19 on April 3, 2020.
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