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The Second Amendment and racism
February 19, 2013The Second Amendment continues to provide cover for racism just as its original intent was to protect slavery.
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Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies
January 23, 2013On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia. Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.
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After four decades, Victor Jara’s killers charged
January 3, 2013Eight former army lieutenants have been charged in the killing of communist singer and songwriter Victor Jara in 1973.
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Attacks on protesters backfire as Occupy raises the heat on banks
October 28, 2011More than 100 arrests in Oakland, unions, their allies, and now Amnesty International have all condemned the use of tear gas.
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A plea for Liliany Obando, Colombian political prisoner
August 9, 2011Class conflict, rural - urban divisions, and impunity for criminals created circumstances putting Obando and other political activists at high risk.
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