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East Saint Louis, hit by hard-times, down but not out
August 12, 2015At its height in the 1950's, East Saint Louis had a population of 82,366. Only about one-third remain today.
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Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
August 12, 2015On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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U.S. Labor Against the War: back the Iran nuke deal!
August 12, 2015The organization that led the drive to force organized labor to oppose the Iraq War, is calling on unionists to back the proposed agreement that curbs Iran's nuclear development program.
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L’Humanité: France should offer asylum to Snowden and Assange
August 12, 2015A basic gesture of solidarity is indispensable in respect of whistleblowers Edward Snowden and Julian Assange.
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Mine waste spill fouls water in Colorado and New Mexico
August 11, 2015The latest ecological disaster left the Animas River a sickly color, after an accident on Aug. 5 sent at least three million gallons of mine waste gushing into the water.
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