social justice
This week in history: Louis D. Brandeis nominated to Supreme Court
January 25, 2016His nomination was bitterly contested and denounced by conservative Republicans.
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Today in Indigenous history: Louis Riel, rebel Canadian Métis leader, hanged
November 16, 2015Louis Riel, a leader of the Métis people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, remains the most controversial figure in Canadian history.
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John Reid, 68: 1199SEIU champion for workers and social justice
November 13, 2015A strong and deeply respected leader in the labor movement, Reid will be remembered as a champion for working people.
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The battle lines are drawn: Rightwing neosecession or Third Reconstruction
July 24, 2015We are at a pivotal point in a 35-year long rightwing offensive, begun with the Reagan victory in 1980; neo-secession must be met by a renewed motion for freedom and social justice.
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Catholic Church and labor leaders vow joint push for social justice
June 17, 2015The Roman Catholic Church and the U.S. labor movement are working more closely together than ever.
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