News :: Labor
Privatization of Courthouse Security Awarded to G4S Wackenhut Draws Criticism
26 Apr 2010
by
Steve Schultze of the Journal Sentinel
Guy James, President of the Federal Contract Guards of America FCGOA said " the privatization of courthouse security awarded to G4S Wackenhut shows how the county can save money, however the need for tougher background checks of all private contract guards needs to be addressed at both the federal, state and county levels to ensure the safety of all who may enter these buildings are protected".
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News :: U.S. Government
Feds Ask Questions about GEO Group, Formally Known as Wackenhut Prison Deal
25 Apr 2010
by
Whitney Ray
According to our source the feds may be searching to see if Sansom received any kickbacks from the company. GEO Group, formally known as Wackenhut, gave Sansom’s campaign 500 hundred dollars for his 2007 campaign.
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Announcement :: Labor
May Day 2010 in Richmond, VA -- PARADE! WORKSHOPS! RALLY!
25 Apr 2010
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May Day RVA 2010
Endorsed by 24 organizations [ endorsements ] we will rally and march in celebration of workers rights, and the upward struggle for freedom, justice and equality! We march for an end to all wars and occupations! We march for the right to food, housing & jobs for everyone! We march for the workers right to organize! We march for Women’s right of control over their own bodies! We march for education for all! We march for a living wage! We march against racism! We march for health care for all. And we march for the legalization of all workers, for no one is illegal!
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Fabricating Terrorism: Victims of UK Injustice
24 Apr 2010
by
Stephen Lendman
Britain and America partnered for injustice
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News :: Elections & Legislation
California Governor Candidate Wants Death Penalty on Spending Chopping Block
24 Apr 2010
by
Richard Perry
Stewart Alexander says “The Democrat front-runner Jerry Brown and Republicans Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner support the death penalty and the Three Strikes law. The truth is, these three candidates for governor are aware that capital punishment is robbing the public of billions of dollars to subsidize a broken down criminal justice system.”
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News :: Activism : Asia : Civil & Human Rights : Class : Elections & Legislation
PHILIPPINES: Bongbong Marcos campaigning for militants on slate, too
24 Apr 2010
by
G. Bayoran
The bitter enemies of the late President Ferdinand Marcos are now the political allies of his son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is running for a senator under the Nacionalista Party.
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Israel's Open Secret: Nuclear Armed and Dangerous
23 Apr 2010
by
Stephen Lendman
Israel's nuclear arsenal threatens humanity
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