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Today in labor history: “Wobblies” founded in 1905
June 27, 2013The Industrial Workers of the World, also known as the "Wobblies," was founded at a 12-day convention in Chicago, June 27, 1905.
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North Carolina “Moral Monday” protests battle right-wing agenda
June 27, 2013A multi-racial crowd of over 2,500 people rallied outside the North Carolina State Legislature Building.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8
June 26, 2013"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."
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GOP makes repressive amendment to immigration bill
June 26, 2013The amendment would prevent any of the immigrants legalized under S 744 from achieving permanent legal status until certain requirements are met.
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Supreme Court rules same sex marriage ban unconstitutional
June 26, 2013In a historic ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court today struck down DOMA, a 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
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