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Loan Rebound Misses Black Businesses

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If César Chávez Were Alive Today, He Would Join the Resistance Against Walmart

By Sarita Gupta, AlterNet

As we celebrate Chávez’s legacy, we must remember that today farmworkers — and others laboring for low wages along the food supply chain — are still struggling. READ MORE»

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The Afterlife of Activist Mario Savio, Free Speech Movement’s Best-Known Leader

By Clancy Sigal, AlterNet

Savio’s was the face of protest before Jane Fonda, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. READ MORE»

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Why We Should Be Suspicious of the Libertarian Right’s Newfound Concern for Prison Reform

Deborah Small, AlterNet

The problem with the growing popularity of fixing our prison system. READ MORE»

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Thousands of preschool kids face suspension: http://bit.ly/1oEKoNM  via @the_daily_news

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Shows Why Small-Minded Religious Fundamentalists Are Threatened by Wonders of Universe

Adam Lee, AlterNet

Religious belief systems prefer a small cosmos with humans firmly at the center. READ MORE»

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Understanding Paul Ryan’s Racism in 3 Easy Steps

By Chauncey DeVega, AlterNet

The question is not ‘Is Ryan a racist?’ but ‘What type of racist is he?’ READ MORE»

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McDonald’s Under Fire for Ripping Off Workers

By John Swaine, The Guardian

New York City’s public advocate pushes for whistleblower hotline to report abuse. READ MORE»