democracy
Monument to freedom
August 25, 2011The idea of a memorial to Dr. King was first proposed 27 years ago. His monument is the first on the National Mall not dedicated to a president.
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Unions warn about deceptive California ballot measure
August 12, 2011Wealthy conservatives are behind a ballot initiative that would restrict unions' involvement in political campaigns.
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British riots spurred by “greed is good” society
August 10, 2011These attitudes were reproduced so grotesquely by the needy inadequates on TV shows such as The Apprentice.
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AFL-CIO backs “people’s movement” in Middle East
August 5, 2011The executive council praised the role workers and independent trade unions are playing in the popular mobilizations against corrupt, oppressive regimes.
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Unions say “voter ID” is Jim Crow revisited
August 5, 2011The AFL-CIO is mapping plans to educate its members, other workers and the wider electorate in how to overcome efforts to suppress the right to vote.
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