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At UN, Obama highlights break with Bush policies
September 23, 2010Obama's boldest statements came in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when he dismissed "cynics" who say a just peace is impossible.
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Over 4 million U.S. citizens denied right to vote
September 23, 2010A protest rally calling for restoration of voting rights for ex-felons was held last week at the University of the District of Columbia.
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Rehire all laid-off teachers, rally demands
September 23, 2010"I'm carrying my purse, because they are trying to steal from us. I'm not wearing my earrings because we are in a fight!" declared Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.
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Neighborhood group focuses on Nov. 2
September 23, 2010The grassroots are preparing for the Nov. 2 elections in Illinois.
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Outside the box: workers’ centers give labor a boost
September 23, 2010Workers' centers, or non-traditional unions, have scored significant victories lately and offer important new ways of building the labor movement.
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