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India-born Pramila Jayapal, a fighting progressive, wins Washington State primary
August 11, 2016As a Washington state senator, Jayapal championed protections for immigrants and minorities and voting rights for all, and for a raise in the state minimum wage.
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Consumers should ask: are your medical records safe?
August 11, 2016Medical data-mining companies can use and cross-check available data about doctors' patients and hospitals' admissions to uncover medical trends and exploit them for profit.
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Hiroshima Day message: Abolish nuclear weapons, build lasting world peace
August 10, 2016"Is it not time to honor the spirit of Hiroshima and clear the path toward a world free from that "absolute evil"? Is it not time to unify and manifest our passion in action?"
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Sofitel hotel workers in L.A. invisible no more
August 10, 2016Workers at the tony Sofitel in Beverly Hills are fed up with rampant wage theft, sexual harassment, and unsafe conditions.
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Calif. grocery workers approve new contract with raises, retirement protections, improved scheduling
August 10, 2016"This contract is a victory for our members, and secures their wages, retirement security, and control over their schedules."
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