Monday, March 9, 2015

March 9 News Update

Selma Gathering Reflects on a Bloody Day in Civil Rights Fight *
There is still no racial justice in America in the years post-Selma
Wisconsin police fatally shoot Black teen
Madison police chief says shooting has similarities to Ferguson
Protests held after Black man is fatally shot by police officer in Wisconsin
Ferguson Is Now a Symbol, but Bias Knows No Border *


As Unions Hesitate, ‘Right to Work’ Advances
Walker Attacks Private Sector Workers
Photo Gallery: Last Stand against ‘Right to Work,’ March 5

A Third Blast on Oil Trains Stirs Scrutiny *
Another Obama regulator refuses to regulate
Utilities wage campaign against rooftop solar
Extract From This Changes Everything
Miami Port Project Smothers Coral Reef in Silt *
Smog documentary blocked by China after becoming viral hit
Revitalized climate movement draws 20,000 to London protest

The socialist roots of International Women's Day
International Women's Day's socialist roots
Women's equality isn't a zero sum game. It's vital for peace and prosperity
China Detains Women’s Rights Activists in Several Cities *

US unemployment falls to 5.5 percent
After a Bounce, Wage Growth Slumps to 0.1% *

Greece warns of referendum ahead of debt deal meeting
'We Don't Want to Go on Borrowing Forever'

Thousands protest GOP WV Legislature at union rally
Police block striking refinery workers from entering Shell Houston HQ
Indianapolis passes law to protect homeless as movement gains steam
Utah Senate approves LGBT anti-bias bill
Boston low-wage laborers beaten by winter
Charter School Hailed by Bush Ended in Ruin *
No sign drinking water polluted after Ont. train derailment, says CN
Conservative MP apologizes for 'offensive' temporary workers program comment
Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against PM ahead of vote
West Virginia bans abortions after 20 weeks over governor's veto
Israel fires at Gaza boats, kills Palestinian fisherman: hospital officials
Al Jazeera journalists' retrial delayed again
In New Exam for Cabbies, Knowledge of Streets Takes a Back Seat *


Stories from the New York Times will be followed with a *. The Times pay wall policy allows free access to only about ten articles a month.

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