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Camping Out for Five Days, in Hopes of a Union Job

By Jessica Glazer The New York Times
They set up their tents and mattresses on the sidewalk in Long Island City, Queens, unpacked their Coronas and cards – and settled in to wait as long as five days and nights for a slender chance at a union job as an elevator mechanic.

Thanking Bradley Manning

by Kathy Kelly Portside
Manning’s disclosures have brought desperately needed light to the U.S. and to countries around the world, including struggling countries like Afghanistan.