Juan Lopez
LATEST ARTICLES BY Juan Lopez
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Opinion
Does it matter who rules: Republicans or Democrats?
May 31, 2012Taking a nearsighted view of the political landscape, some have concluded there is little or no difference between Republicans and Democrats.
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U.S.
President Obama and Californians weigh in on health care debate
April 4, 2012Declaring the health law "constitutional," the president said, "We are confident that this will be upheld because it should be upheld."
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U.S.
California looks to pass Homeowner’s Bill of Rights
March 21, 2012In a counterattack against Wall Street, grassroots groups and state leaders joined forces to exact significant concessions from the big banks.
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U.S.
California protesters say: Tax millionaires to fund higher education
March 8, 2012Their number one demand is to pass the millionaires' tax now.
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U.S.
Calif. students rally to save higher education
March 5, 2012Signs proclaimed, "Save our university!" "Cut fees now, save public education!" and "Millionaires tax of 2012,"
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Labor
AFL-CIO leader champions day laborers’ quest for humane immigration reform
February 24, 2012Many, undocumented, risked arrest and possible deportation. But they would not be deterred in their quest.
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Opinion
Oakland’s struggle to reclaim Occupy Wall Street
February 10, 2012Occupy Oakland's National Day of Action, Nov. 2, 2011, is a day to be remembered for the lessons it offers us.
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U.S.
Corporations pay zero state taxes
December 20, 2011While state budgets, jobs and social programs are taking the worst hits since the Great Depression, the nation's largest corporations are paying little or no state taxes.
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