May 5 News Update

McDonald's workers plan 'biggest-ever protest'
UN climate chief says the science is clear: there is no space for new coal
The rebellion in Baltimore is an uprising against austerity
Ohio clinics close, abortions decline amid restrictions
Fracking Chemicals Detected in Pennsylvania Drinking Water *
Carbon plans deeply inadequate: climate study warns
Pension, labor disputes dog Greek talks as cash dwindles
Pakistan pushes to put stalled climate policy into action
Fidel Castro meets Japanese foreign minister in Havana
EPA delays prompt $13.7 billion shortfall in biofuels investment: report
Why 'Ban the Box' Matters
Study: Cutting CO2 saves 3,500 US lives
Scottish Nationalists rain on Labour's parade
Lauryn Hill cancels Israel show after cultural boycott pressure
Trade rally set for Thursday in Minneapolis
U workers to rally for raises and respect
Minimum wage raise essential to help young workers: B.C. Federation of Labour

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