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Today in labor history: First woman elected governor in U.S.
November 4, 2013Nellie Taylor Ross was elected governor of Wyoming on Nov. 4, 1924. She was the first woman ever elected to a governorship.
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Republicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
November 4, 2013The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...
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Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “…I got two feet in the grave”
November 4, 2013Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.
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What’s up with Cuban films?
November 4, 2013Since there are so few films coming to us out of Cuba, it's always a momentous occasion to see them - whether good or bad.
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Shell to resume Arctic drilling, gives safety cold shoulder
November 1, 2013Due to a series of mishaps and protests from environmentalists worldwide, oil giant Shell withdrew its plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. Now, in spite of this, the corporation is determined to resume operations...
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