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A founding member of the Latino Arts Movement, Hernandez was 'our unofficial poet laureate'

Consumer watchdogs, Internet activists and European farmers are gearing up to fight the planned trade agreement between Europe and the United States. Many in Europe are worried that politicians will make backroom deals at the expense of consumers.

Employees at Weight Watchers earn very low wages while working for a very profitable corporation.

The Big Loser? Austerity

The US Supreme Court's upcoming decision on the Voting Rights Act could let discriminatory laws make a comeback.

Corporate America has long been shifting the burden of medical costs onto workers. Now, under the banner of health promotion, management is making some workers pay more for their insurance based on individual differences in their medical condition or lack of adherence to "wellness" standards.

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Hundreds of weight-loss industry rank-and-file workers are waging an open rebellion against low wages and poor working conditions.