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Massachusetts vote shows people want results
January 20, 2010Yesterday's Senate contest in Massachusetts shows that voters are "frustrated at the lack of action coming from Washington," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said today.
Read moreWhy are law schools denying Black and Mexican American students?
January 20, 2010The number of African American and Mexican American students admitted to law schools has decreased in the last 15 years, according to a recent study by a Columbia Law School professor.
Read moreFBI uses Communist leader for bin-Laden ‘photo’
January 20, 2010The FBI is the subject of world ridicule after a widely circulated image of Osama bin-Laden, digitally updated for age, was withdrawn following the revelation that the actual photo was of left-wing Spanish lawmaker Gaspar Llamzares.
Read moreIn 2010, ‘What would Dr. King do?’
January 20, 2010King's message in 2010 was the theme as a standing-room-only crowd braved a squalling rainstorm Jan. 18 to pack the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's great hall.
Read moreMassachusetts voters’ message to Washington: It’s time for action
January 19, 2010Washington, DC — Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern released the following statement after Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts.
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