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Bolivia’s law gives nature equal rights to humans

January 2, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth, (in Spanish La Ley de Derechos de la Madre Tierra) which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans.

GOP caves, Congress passes jobless benefits extension

January 2, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Congress finally passed a two-month extension of long-term unemployment benefits and a Social Security payroll tax cut for workers.

Many workers to benefit in 2012 from new Obama rules

January 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Last month the Obama administration issued some of the most pro-worker rules the country has seen in 35 years, covering union elections, hours of work and wages, among other things.

Feds hit Houston oil pipe firm with $1m safety violation fine

January 2, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

OSHA inspectors found 13 willful violations, with a fine of $70,000 each, including unguarded presses, no guards on machines for cutting I-beams, and pipes and no brakes on overhead cranes.

Wisconsin’s Walker fails to squelch free speech

December 23, 2011 By Tina Bohn

Over 200 people gathered atWisconsin's state Capitol to defy Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions to free speech and freedom to assemble.