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Gun control battle opens in Senate

January 31, 2013 By Susan Webb

"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."

CPUSA leader turns up the volume on labor’s future

January 31, 2013 By Michelle Kern

A crowd heard Communist Party Labor Commission Chair Scott Marshall's take on how he sees these issues fit into the macro-challenges facing labor movement today.

Boy Scouts might drop anti-gay clause

January 31, 2013 By Dan Margolis

The Boy Scouts of America issued a surprise announcement Jan. 28 saying that it was "actively considering" ending its long-time ban on gay members and leaders.

Mali: What does the future hold?

January 31, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Troops from Mali, France and other African nations have captured the cities of Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu in Mali's arid Northeast.

Nationwide rallies against austerity

January 31, 2013 By Rick Nagin

Footballs, dodge balls, and pumpkin pie were props used in some of the nationwide actions for fiscal fairness during the National Day of Action sponsored by the AFL-CIO and allies.