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Hundreds arrested at White House in XL pipeline protest

March 5, 2014 By John Bachtell

In a dramatic sign of growing opposition to construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, 398 students were arrested March 2 after they chained themselves to the White House fence.

Obama budget funds job creation, ups minimum wage

March 5, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Obama's proposed budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 would increase spending for innovative manufacturing and infrastructure improvements and raise the federal minimum wage.

Youth march and celebration inspires struggle for equality

March 5, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

When Mayor Toni N. Harp declared Feb. 23, 2014 as "Craig Gauthier day in the City of New Haven," the overflow crowd at the Peoples Center burst into cheers.

Angela Davis: Defeating racism the key to curbing the right wing

March 5, 2014 By Chris Butters

The celebration in New York of African American culture and struggles, featured a mix of working-class culture, educational presentations, and progressive politics.

Major media manipulates Venezuela coverage

March 5, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The big demonstrations and counter demonstrations in Venezuela have been covered in the U.S. and international press and media, but how they are covered is a major issue.