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“5,000 troops to Colombia”: U.S. threats against Venezuela increase

February 1, 2019 By Paul Dobson

An unexpected notepad reveal and stepped-up recognition of Venezuela's fake government are raising concerns that military intervention could be coming soon.

New Jersey hikes state minimum wage to $15 by 2024

February 1, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Democratic Gov. Philip Murphy signed, legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024.

Ontario government cuts university funding, opens door to privatization

January 31, 2019 By People’s Voice

Even with a right-wing agenda laid increasingly bare, there are many labor leaders focused only on preparing for the next provincial election three and a half years away.

Dreamers tell Congress: No dollars for deportation

January 31, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

"Congress should assure the American people the government is open for good and should pass legislation to permanently protect immigrants with citizenship."

Catholic Bishop in Kentucky: Trump agenda is anti-life and immoral

January 31, 2019 By Henry Millstein

One video seemed to show a young man wearing a MAGA hat—the signature symbol of support for Trump—confronting and intimidating the drummer.