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Uncommon crimes of conscience

November 26, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.

Economists weigh in as Walmart Black Friday protests approach

November 26, 2014 By John Wojcik

As the largest Black Friday strikes and protests scheduled for Nov. 28 rapidly approach, the growing calls for change at Walmart continue.

American Grace

November 26, 2014 By Rick Nagin

"Remember those who grew this food, who picked and packed, who shipped and sold..."

Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president

November 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."