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Today in history: 50th anniversary of first national march against Vietnam War
April 17, 2015On this date in 1965, Washington, D.C. saw the first major demonstration against the Vietnam War.
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Buying elections, local style, in Chicago
April 17, 2015The politicians "are marinated in money" says Steelworkers President Leo Gerard.
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Berkeley demonstration for $15 at site of 60’s Free Speech Movement
April 17, 2015Low wage workers were joined by dozens of area unions and community organizations in a massive demonstration for $15 and a union.
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LA women on hunger strike for $15 at mayor’s door
April 17, 2015"We are bringing this fight to the doors of the mayor and city council members, telling them what they are proposing is not enough."
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Low wage strikes and protests biggest in U.S. history
April 16, 2015Low-wage workers in over 200 cities, backed by the nation's unions, walked off their jobs or joined protesters yesterday from one end of the nation to the other.
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