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Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
July 25, 2013The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
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Top general: Intervention in Syria would be costly, risky
July 25, 2013U.S. options for military intervention in Syria would cost "billions" and require massive commitments of troops, plus planes, ships, submarines, and other equipment.
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Attorney General launches new voting rights battle
July 25, 2013The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.
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Layoffs threaten fresh food program in Chicago
July 25, 2013Documents uncovered by Unite Here, Local 1 indicate that 200 to 300 more lunchroom workers may be on the chopping block.
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California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO
July 25, 2013California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
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