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Stop ‘Stop and frisk’

On June 24, organizations opposing the racist “Stop and Frisk” actions by the New York Police Department held a morning…

June 30, 2013

Chicago board closes 50 schools

Despite a heroic series of demonstrations led by the Chicago Teachers Union that involved support from school pupils and community…

June 2, 2013

Chicago teachers step up resistance to school closings

Chicago school teachers held a large rally on May 20 that focused on resisting attempts to shut down as many…

May 23, 2013

Detroit struggle ramps up vs. state takeover

Major developments took place in Detroit during the first week of the city’s rule under emergency manager Kevyn Orr. A…

April 7, 2013

Massive protest held against Chicago public school closings

Thousands of teachers, parents and community members rallied on March 27 in the Chicago downtown area to protest Mayor Rahm…

March 28, 2013

Philadelphia’s ‘1% mayor’ shouted down during budget speech

Philadelphia — Hundreds of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 33 and District Council 47 workers, electricians, school crossing guards,…

March 19, 2013

Philadelphia judge acquits cop who beat woman

Philadelphia  — March, a month dedicated to working women worldwide, began in this city with a demonstration at City Hall in…

March 7, 2013