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Happy Human Rights Day

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December 10, 2012

On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, 100 progressive organizations ? unions, civil rights groups, environmental advocates, community organizers and students ? are launching a nationwide democracy initiative in that spirit.

Mitch McConnell Filibusters Himself, Demonstrates Need for Senate Rules Reform

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Yesterday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) filibustered his own bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate. "This is just the latest example of why we will continued to fight for real Senate rules reform and why change in the Senate is sorely needed," said Shane Larson, CWA's Legislative Director.

President Cohen: Fix the Dysfunctional Senate

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December 6, 2012
CWA President Larry Cohen appeared on NewsTalk, a Washington, D.C., public affairs television show, on Tuesday to discuss how the Senate filibuster is undermining democracy.