National
Today in history: Loving Day celebrates end of interracial marriage ban
June 12, 2015How perfect that Loving Day refers to Richard and Mildred Loving, the couple in the Supreme Court case.
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Bratton episode underlines need for diverse New York police force
June 12, 2015"This is a teachable moment that affirms that broken windows policing destroys lives and opportunities."
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Retaliation at Illinois factory ignites labor alliance
June 11, 2015Members of Chicago Jobs with Justice as well as Jobs to Move America coalesced in downtown Chicago to declare their support for a worker fired in retaliation for whistleblowing.
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Maryland bans fracking, coinciding with new EPA report
June 10, 2015In terms of victories for the environment, this one is something of a sleeper hit, with momentum now starting to build as environmental groups celebrate another triumph over dangerous natural gas drilling.
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Unions launch ad denouncing N.Y. Rep. Rice’s fast track betrayal
June 9, 2015"Congresswoman Rice's about-face on Fast Track is a complete betrayal to all working men and women across this country."
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