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News :: Civil & Human Rights : Globalization : Labor : Political-Economy |
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Will Labor Take the Wal-Mart Challenge? |
by Liza Featherstone
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15 Jun 2004
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During the hiring process, many workers say they have had to sign forms agreeing that they would not support any effort to unionize the store, a clear violation of federal law. Lorraine Hill, who worked for Wal-Mart in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and in Oxford, Maine, says all her co-workers did this. "If you don't sign that paper you are not employed," she says. "It's not legal. It's not ethical. But if you are low income and you need the job, you abide by the rules." |
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News :: Israel / Palestine |
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Peace Now calls for Disengagement from Gaza |
by gehrig
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15 Jun 2004
Modified: 11:53:00 AM |
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Some comments and some excerpts from Americans for Peace Now's press release |
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LOCAL Announcement :: Right Wing |
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Encourage theaters to show "Fahrenheit 9/11" |
by smann
smann (nospam) stu.parkland.edu (verified) |
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14 Jun 2004
Modified: 05:54:21 PM |
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Want to see Michael Moore's important new film, "Fahrenheit 9/11", be a success across the country? Theaters everywhere need your encouragement, as they come under fierce attack from right-wing front groups like Move America Forward (MAF). |
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News :: Civil & Human Rights : Elections & Legislation : Government Secrecy : Regime |
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The Pentagon—Spying in America? |
by Michael Isikoff
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14 Jun 2004
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"This... is giving them the authority to spy on Americans," said Kate Martin, director of the Center for National Security Studies, a group frequently critical of the war on terror. "And it's all been done with no public discussion, in the dark of night." |
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News :: Civil & Human Rights : International Relations : Israel / Palestine : Peace : Protest Activity |
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Activist on Hunger Strike in Israeli Jail for attempting "peace" talks with Hamas |
by P10K (Palestine 10,000)
human (nospam) p10k.net (verified) |
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14 Jun 2004
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Irish American political activist Ken O'Keefe is on hunger strike in an Israeli jail whilst fighting deportation after being arrested for attempting to enter Gaza on Thursday. Last year, the former US Marine and Gulf War veteran returned to Iraq with more than 500 Human Shields. After entering Gaza via a settlement, he was detained by 10 Israeli soldiers whilst walking along the beach into the Palestinian area. |
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BTL:Planned Parenthood Court Challenge Overturns GOP-Backed...' |
by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus
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13 Jun 2004
Modified: 08:44:14 AM |
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...Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act~ Interview with Beth Parker, attorney representing Planned Parenthood in the Partial Birth Abortion Ban court case, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus |
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News :: Miscellaneous |
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Viewing Chairman Avakian's speech in the heart of the barrio |
by iskra
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12 Jun 2004
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BTL:June 30th Transition of Power in Iraq Criticized as Hollow Attempt to... |
by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
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12 Jun 2004
Modified: 08:23:29 AM |
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...Bolster Bush Re-Election Bid~ Interview with Rahul Mahajan, author and commentator, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris |
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Rat in a Drain Ditch, Caught on a Limb |
by Mark Drolette
drolette (nospam) comcast.net (verified) |
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11 Jun 2004
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It’s been a long, dark, strange trip these past three-plus years, but rejoice, dear readers: Bush is toast! How can this be, you ask, and how can one be so sure? Read on, and be ye comforted: Find out why the Bushman goeth come November. |
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