Friday, December 5, 2014

December 5 News Update

New York protests continue through second night
Protests nationwide as Garner grand jury details released
Comparing the cases of Michael Brown, Eric Garner
Hundreds Of Protestors Hit Chicago Streets To Protest Eric Garner Decision
Phoenix police officer shoots dead unarmed black man during scuffle
Hundreds of killings by cops are not reported to FBI, study finds
Sharpton calls for Washington march after Garner ruling
Federal investigation finds reckless use of force by Cleveland police

Fast-food workers hit the streets in growing minimum wage fight
Minimum wage fight hits the streets of nearly 200 U.S. cities
Fast-food workers strike across US for $15 minimum pay
Fast food and other minimum-wage workers protest in major cities over pay
Protesters renew push for higher minimum wage, unionization
Strike surprises Philly fast-food workers
Strong Voice in ‘Fight for 15’ Fast-Food Wage Campaign *

Japan's CO2 emissions hit record as fossil fuel consumption rises
Green activists from Ecuador harassed by police on way to climate summit
From the Tar Sands to ‘Green Jobs’? Work and Ecological Justice
Warmer seas could cause faster melting of Antarctic ice leading to rising sea levels

Communist comeback fears hang over German state vote
Indiana abortion clinic law ruled unconstitutional
Support builds for Delta baggage handler fired for speaking out
'Worst' Ecological Disaster in Israel's History as Pipeline Spews Oil
Economist: Kansas regains lost private-sector jobs
Silicon Valley homeless camp dismantled


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