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Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012

From The Nation | By Katrina vanden Heuvel: As we head into 2012, there are a lot of questions about where the Occupy energy will go from here. I’m confident it will move in powerful directions–fighting unjust foreclosures and evictions, … Continue reading

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Seattle Mayor Signs Landmark Paid Sick Days Legislation

From the Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn signed landmark city legislation into law today, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of people working in Seattle will be able to earn paid sick days on the job. … Continue reading

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Aaron’s story: Luck shouldn’t determine whether you can take responsibility for your family

Originally posted at Washington Policy Watch: I’m the proud father of a 6-week old baby girl. As you can imagine, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights recently – but it’s helped me realize how lucky I am. Growing up, … Continue reading

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