U.S.
East Saint Louis, hit by hard-times, down but not out
August 12, 2015At its height in the 1950's, East Saint Louis had a population of 82,366. Only about one-third remain today.
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Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
August 12, 2015On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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U.S. Labor Against the War: back the Iran nuke deal!
August 12, 2015The organization that led the drive to force organized labor to oppose the Iraq War, is calling on unionists to back the proposed agreement that curbs Iran's nuclear development program.
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A year later, some change in Ferguson but none whatsoever at Fox News
August 11, 2015Fox News coverage of this week's events failed to place anything in context and amounted to a full-fledged attempt to stoke the flames of racism and violence.
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Feeling the Bern: Bernie Sanders is hot in Los Angeles
August 11, 2015Sanders's campaign is history-making: Record crowds, record support, and still a year out from the nominating convention - and all for a guy who says he'll refuse all corporate cash.
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