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Watch Obama Speak at Cesar Chavez National Monument

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President Barack Obama will dedicate a National Monument to civil rights leader Cesar Chavez on Monday, the first time a Mexican American has received such an honor. His trip to the village of Keene, Calif., is a detour from his … Continue reading »


Brown Vetoes Farmworkers 'Card Check' Bill

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The Legislature had its dramatic moments tonight as it considered next year's state budget. Lawsuits were threatened, or promised. Democratic members of the Senate broke with party leadership for a time over their displeasure with some aspects of the package. … Continue reading »


Interview: Dolores Huerta on the Dedication of UFW Site as National Historic Landmark

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Yesterday U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar was on hand to dedicate the headquarters of the United Farmworkers as a National Historic Landmark. From the Bakersfield Californian: The plot of land at Garces Highway West and Mettler Road just … Continue reading »