activism
Obama speech heralds new era
January 22, 2013The preident laid out confidently - at times defiantly - a list of policy choices anathema to Republicans who tried to block every piece of progressive legislation during his first term.
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Obama charts progressive course for America
January 22, 2013Looking out at a sea of humanity, Obama delivered what is widely being described as a progressive call to action based on the theme that the nation is stronger when people act together.
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Today in labor history: Lucy Parsons leads march in Chicago
January 17, 2013Parsons was described by the Chicago Police Department as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."
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Fear, then hope for an immigrant family
January 15, 2013After the abduction of her mother by ICE Jan. 10, Erika Andiola got in touch with other immigrants' rights activists, and within hours a nationwide network was mobilized.
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“Free the Wilmington Ten!” forty years later
January 4, 2013Forty years. Damn it's been a long time.
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