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IRS bullies Pastors for Peace, Cuba solidarity activists – petition
September 2, 2016The IRS appears to be targeting the faith-based group, which has for decades sent caravans of goods to Cuba as an act of civil disobedience.
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Progressive NYC congressman Vito Marcantonio remembered 62 years after his death
September 1, 2016Members and supporters of the Vito Marcantonio Forum gathered on August 28 to remember the legacy of the progressive congressman.
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Markets and medicine: Behind the rising cost of prescription drugs
August 31, 2016With its EpiPen price hikes, the Mylan corporation is the latest pharmaceutical company to significantly increase the price of a life-saving medication.
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Labor Department moves forward on new retirement program
August 30, 2016Social Security was never meant to be the sole source of income and is threatening to become that; we're trying to help senior citizens in the face of consistent Republican opposition.
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Native demonstration against pipeline held at law offices in Bismarck
August 30, 2016Standing Rock Sioux and their allies demonstrated at the offices of the law firm, Fredrikson and Byron to protest the firm's representation of Energy Transfer Partners.
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