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Was it all just a dream?

Martin Luther King, Jr., social justice, and the legacy we ignore

Was it all just a dream?

The "radical revolution of values" envisioned by King wasn't merely rhetorical flare; he firmly believed that economic and racial justice would require profound social change.

Goodyear strike draws alarming response from federal government

The government's response to the recent Goodyear strike demonstrates, once again, that the Taft-Hartley Act is far too easily stretched and abused.

LIVE's living wage vigil draws community, alumni

Friday, January 26, 2007

LIVE's living wage vigil draws community, alumni

Meeting late Friday afternoon on Library Lawn, over 200 demonstrators carried candles and marched across campus to Kirkland Hall, where speakers from the various groups represented offered their viewpoints on the living wage movement.

Vanderbilt Biodiesel Initiative competes for funding

Nate Meltzer explains biodiesel and how it can make Vanderbilt a greener place.

Nashville Celebrates MLK Day with parade

Despite the rain and cold, hundreds still turned out to march down Jefferson Street to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Jan. 15.

Corkers Keep Their Word

Corkers Keep Their Word

Bob Corker was able to win Tennessee's vacant senate seat by promising to bring Tennessee values to combat the corruption and partisanship on Capitol Hill. Although it was never clear what he meant by "Tennessee values," we were assured by Sen. Corker's mother in a campaign ad that "Bob's handshake is as good as a contract," and that "Corkers keep their word."

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A roundup of strange and appalling news items from around the globe.

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