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Workers in struggle on and off screen
October 18, 2010While audiences were treated to one of the most exciting pro-labor films in decades at last month's Toronto Festival, a real-life struggle was going on outside.
Read moreIllinois celebrates Lilly Ledbetter Day: equal pay for equal work
October 15, 2010CHICAGO - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn honored Lilly Ledbetter Oct. 14 for her struggle to win equal pay for women.
Read moreBreaking free from domestic violence
October 12, 2010October is domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence affects two million women in the United States each year.
Read moreCivil liberties advocates slam pay-to-protest ruling
September 21, 2010SAN ANTONIO - Progressive activists here are considering further action against a ruling by a three-judge appeals panel that the police department can selectively penalize free speech rights.
Read moreNew health care law benefits women and children
September 17, 2010The new health care reform law, the Affordable Health Care Act, contains numerous benefits for women and children, women's advocates say.
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