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Oil workers move to reclaim power for the people in Iraq

May 28, 2019 By David Bacon

As millions of people marched against the invasion of Iraq in the early 2000s, many carried signs pointing an accusing finger at Dick Cheney and Halliburton.

Real history: Memorial Day was born in struggle against the Klan

May 24, 2019 By Art Shields

The day people place flowers on the graves of fallen veterans was founded by the enemies of the Ku Klux Klan.

Report: Rich Johns Hopkins Hospital garnishes wages of the poor

May 24, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Rich Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the most-prestigious hospitals in the U.S., aggressively sues and garnishes wages of patients who live in the poor neighborhoods.

Oakland council resolution puts heat on county sheriff’s office

May 24, 2019 By Marilyn Bechtel

The Oakland City Council has joined a rising chorus of demands by human rights and racial justice organizations and family members of inmates who have lost their lives or experienced abuse.

Theresa May officially resigns following Brexit failures

May 24, 2019 By Al Neal

“Theresa May's decision to sack herself as Tory leader and write her own redundancy notice as Prime Minister underlines the urgent need for a General Election."