activism
Workers of the world protest: Coming soon to Washington D.C.
October 1, 2010Just three days before thousands will converge on Washington DC demanding jobs and justice on Oct. 2nd, over a 100,000 angry trade unionist from across Europe marched in Brussels, Belgium.
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Youth aim to rock the Nov. 2 vote
October 1, 2010Despite what critics and polls are saying about young voters this election cycle, youth leaders say they are paying very close attention to what candidates are saying about the issues.
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Rinku Sen discusses racial justice
September 30, 2010"The biggest and overarching question today is how we move forward with a modern racial justice agenda," said Rinku Sen, president and executive director of the Applied Research Center.
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Avondale shipyard workers hold save jobs rally
September 29, 2010When Katrina tore through the Gulf Coast region five years ago many of the workers at the Avondale shipyard near New Orleans stayed behind when the area was evacuated.
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Facing Race conference highlights hope, vision and change
September 29, 2010More than 1,000 racial justice activists, educators and journalists convenedin Chicago Sept. 23-25 at the McCormick Hyatt Regency during the Applied Research Center's 2010 Facing Race national conference.
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