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Ending Cuban blockade could improve U.S. health

August 10, 2015 By Larry Rubin

If the current thaw in U.S.-Cuban relations leads to lifting the decades-long blockade, we will have access to life-saving drugs and vaccines now banned in the U.S.

Bernie Sanders rallies in Northwest draw record crowds

August 10, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Sanders appealed for unity, and declared that having good jobs, racial, and gender equality, health care, and higher education for all "is not utopian dreaming."

White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill

August 7, 2015 By PAI

If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.

Kenyans and Ethiopians welcome Obama with open arms

August 7, 2015 By Mark Waller

Obama's Kenyan paternal family background made his presence in the country as much a homecoming as a state visit.

GOP hopefuls insult workers, women, African Americans, and seniors

August 7, 2015 By John Wojcik

The GOP presidential candidates insulted groups of people including workers, women, and minorities; the America on display last night was a scary one indeed.