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Most Americans Want Marijuana Legalized and Regulated

Russ Belville, AlterNet. May 23, 2012.

The latest public opinion poll shows that a growing majority of American voters support the legalization and regulation of marijuana.

American Airlines Plans to Slash Jobs, Cut Pensions in Bankruptcy Filing

Josh Eidelson, In These Times. March 5, 2012.

Any unions that don’t reach deals with the airline in the next two weeks may have their new contract terms, and the number of layoffs, set directly by a bankruptcy judge.

The Real Goal of Arizona’s Book-Banning Thought Police: Harass Latinos

Rinku Sen, ColorLines. January 22, 2012.

The ban on Mexican American Studies in Tucson high schools has led to "offensive" books--including Shakespeare's The Tempest--being removed and locked in a warehouse.

Filming Against Odds: Undocumented Youth “Come Out” With Their Dreams

Anne Galisky, Feministe. January 2, 2012.

A director discusses her first film.

Who Protects Info You Give To Offshored Call Centers?

David Johnson, Smirking Chimp. December 18, 2011.

Speaking to people in other countries, who we may not be able to understand, is frustrating. Even worse is that this is one more job that someone here used to do.

Is the American Dream a Delusion?

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. October 3, 2006.

I want to tell my working-class students that the American Dream isn't all it's cracked up to be. But maybe I shouldn't question their belief that hard work will bring success.

Rape and Red Tape on the Reservation: Why Native American Women Are Fighting For Plan B

Rape and Red Tape on the Reservation: Why Native American Women Are Fighting For Plan B

Akiba Solomon, Colorlines.com December 31, 1969.


Details on Three U.S. Students Arrested in Cairo

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.


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