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Amanda Simpson: trailblazer for equality
January 6, 2010Many believe that Amanda Simpson, 48, one of the first openly transgender appointees to the federal government is simply a sign of the times.
Read moreDrop tax on health benefits, say progressives
January 6, 2010A coalition of congressional progressives, the labor movement, and health reform advocates wants to see the final bill include taxes on the wealthy instead of health insurance plans.
Read moreGOP anti-union stance weakens national security
January 6, 2010A bunch of right-wing Republicans led by Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina are trying to blame the labor movement for airport security weaknesses.
Read moreHouston inaugurates gay mayor, Annise Parker
January 6, 2010A city the mainstream media painted as ultra-conservative celebrated the inauguration of a new, progressive openly gay mayor, Annise Parker.
Read moreLester Rodney: Daily Worker sports editor led struggle to integrate baseball
January 6, 2010Lester Rodney, who as sports editor for the Daily Worker from 1936 to 1958, helped lead the struggle that broke major league baseball's color barrier, died Dec. 20 in Walnut Creek, Calif.
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