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Ecuadorian judge says Chevron must pay $8 billion

February 16, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The legal battle brings to light the tug of war between the sovereignty of an independent nation and the infringement of that right under corporate globalization.

Civil rights legends Nash, Vivian urge continued resistance

February 16, 2011 By Teresa Albano

CHICAGO - Two "living legends" of the civil rights movement, Diane Nash and the Rev. C. T. Vivian, keynoted "Remembering the Movement," a Black History Month program, livestreamed from the Harold Washington Wing of the DuSable...

Doomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts

February 16, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.

World Notes: Cuba, Afghanistan, Italy and more

February 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The U.S. military is bringing contraband to Argentina and, apparently, planning to stay forever in Afghanistan. Read this and more!

Wisconsin lawmakers to vote on GOP gov’s anti-union package

February 16, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg And Dominique Paul Noth

MADISON, Wis. - Even among this year's new wave of Republican governors, Wisconsin's Scott Walker sticks out for his anti-union, anti-state worker legislative package.