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VOICES IN SOLIDARITY: “Come on People, Let’s Rise Up!”

By admin on February 27, 2011

“People are very concerned about cuts to education…Retirees are worried about their pensions being taxed because they are already having trouble making ends meet. Now they are looking at have even less money to spend on food and other necessities like prescription drugs,” observes Phil Reid of Oakland County. “We have our basic human rights. [...]

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Michigan Rallies in Solidarity with Wisconsin Workers, Unions

By Tom Rico on February 26, 2011

Below are scenes from the February 26, 2011, solidarity rally in support of Wisconsin workers and unions, and in support of bargaining rights in general. All 41 photos from the Peace Education Center’s alternative media news coverage of the event can be viewed here. Video recorded interviews from rally participants can be viewed here. A [...]

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Register Now for the Bus to Washington, D.C.

By Tom Rico on September 22, 2010

** THE BUS HAS BEEN FILLED AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS WEB SITE FOR PICTURES, VIDEOS, AND OTHER MEDIA REPORTS FROM THE WEEKEND. ** Here are instructions on how to secure a seat on the bus to Washington, D.C. for the national march on Washington, [...]

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