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St. Louis protesters demand justice for VonDerrit Meyers
November 24, 2014Some 100 protesters congregated on Shaw Ave. here near the spot where 18-year-old VonDerrit Myers was killed by off-duty police officer Jason Flanery.
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Ferguson organizers hold training for peaceful protests
November 17, 2014Organizers of protests planned in Ferguson are determined to see that it's peaceful. They will train people to ensure it stays that way.
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Activists plan for Ferguson protests after grand jury decision
November 6, 2014A St. Louis-based coalition of community, faith-based, and labor organizations proposed "rules of engagement" to safeguard residents and their right to protest.
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“We are dying to get paid!”: R.I.P. workers’ dreams
November 3, 2014Hundreds of workers and community members filled Los Angeles City Council Chambers on Oct. 29 and built a wage theft cemetery in front of City Hall.
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St. Louis adds its voice to national protest against police brutality
October 23, 2014With their chants bellowing across the streets, passersby were reminded that in 75 days the family of Michael Brown has not received any answers from law enforcement officials.
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