Where Famous Mayors Work After Serving In Office
Comments (0) | Antonio Villaraigosa, Banc of California, Carl B. Stokes, Chicago, Cleveland, ed koch, Edelman, Famous Mayors, Herbalife, James Hahn, Los Angeles, Nation and World, New York City, Richard M. Daley, USC Price School
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has taken on a host of jobs since leaving office. (via Creative Commons)

Life after being mayor often goes private sector.



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America's Largest Union Coalition Partners With Collegiate Movement
Comments (0) | Adidas, afl-cio, AFL-CIO National Convention, End Deathtraps, National, Nike, Russell, SCALE, USAS
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

The AFL-CIO and USAS say their collaboration will make it easier to meet mutual goals. (Creative Commons)

The AFL-CIO and USAS hope the move will expand their movements for fair labor. 



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Proposition 35 Sex Trafficking Measure Passes

Comments (1) | 2012 election, Barbara Boxer, California, california propositions, Chris Kelly, Daphne Phung, Dianne Feinstein, Election 2012, human trafficking, nancy pelosi, No on 35, prop 25, Prop 35, Prop. 25, proposition 35, propostion 35, sex trafficking, Yes on 35
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Prop. 35 aimed to change the state's laws on human trafficking. (Dawn Megli/Neon Tommy)

Proposition 35 will toughen penalties for sex trafficking offenses.  



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YouTube Adds International Channels
Comments (0) | Advertisers, Europe, Google, International, Original Channels, youtube
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

YouTube will create original channels in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. (jm3/Creative Commons)

YouTube’s original channels are going global after the Google-owned company announced it will expand its programming line-up to France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

 



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Hugo Chavez: "If I Were American, I'd Vote For Obama"
Comments (0) | Barack Obama, Clint Eastwood, diplomatic immunity, elections, Hugo Chavez, International, Latin America, Venezuela, Venezuela U.S. Relations
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Hugo Chavez has given President Barack Obama his endorsement. (nicogenin/Creative Commons)

Hugo Chavez gave President Barack Obama his endorsement Sunday night, calling him "a good guy."



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Chicago Teachers Scheduled To Vote On Ending Strike
Comments (0) | Chicago Public Schools, chicago teacher union strike, cps, ctu, Karen Lewis, National, Rahm Emanuel
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Chicago Teachers Union delegates will vote on whether or not to end their strike.

Delegates will vote Tuesday on whether or not to end the strike. 



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Defense Of Marriage Act Challenged By States
Comments (0) | connecticut, Defense of Marriage Act, doma, gay marriage, National, National, new york, same-sex marriage, Vermont
Steven Covelman
Staff Reporter

Vermont, Connecticut and New York all permit gay marriage. (Scroniser/Creative Commons)

Three states have called for DOMA to be ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court.



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