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“Law and order” has been used as a cudgel to stop popular action for a long time. In the 1880s miners unions had broad support because they had good wages that helped local economies and good relations with local political leaders. The right responded w business coalition and tough on crime posture
May 5, 2025, 6:25 PM
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