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Woody Guthrie ‘in his prime’
October 13, 2009After discovering master recordings of the legendary Woody Guthrie in a Brooklyn basement, Rounder Records released a four-disc boxed set, "My Dusty Road."
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‘Baby steps’ herald beginning of end to Cuba blockade
October 13, 2009Despite a few missteps, momentum continues to build to end the 48 year-old US blockade of Cuba.
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Starting the conversation – no small achievement
October 12, 2009Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama has evoked an explosion of opinions – some for, some against. I have to admit that I was caught by surprise by the reactions.
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Obama’s Peace Prize: Wise and timely
October 12, 2009In conferring the Nobel Peace Prize on President Barack Obama, the Nobel committee made a wise and timely decision.
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Obama pledges to allow LGBT people to serve openly
October 12, 2009Last Saturday, just one night before 150,000 gay rights supporters marched on the Capitol, President Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military.
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