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  • Latinos, marchers energized from struggle, studies say

    Latinos, marchers energized from struggle, studies say

    July 28, 2006

    Two important new studies show that this year’s dramatic events have created heightened consciousness, unity and mobilization among immigrants — especially among both immigrant and U.S.-born Latinos. The results put some force behind the slogan, “Today...

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  • Chicagoans march to stop deportations

    Chicagoans march to stop deportations

    July 28, 2006

    CHICAGO — Undaunted by record-breaking midday heat, tens of thousands of people marched for immigrant rights here July 19. Organizers said anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 people participated. It was Chicago’s third mass immigrant rights action...

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  • Tucsons Grannies rage against Iraq war

    Tucsons Grannies rage against Iraq war

    July 28, 2006

    TUCSON, Ariz. — On July 13 a year ago, five Raging Grannies were arrested here for protesting the war on Iraq. Their alleged crime was entering a military recruiting office and asking to enlist in the...

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  • Giant tollway to bisect Texas

    Giant tollway to bisect Texas

    July 28, 2006

    DALLAS — Although a conspiratorial secrecy shrouds much of the plan, Texans are beginning to find out that tens of thousands of acres will be taken from them to create an incredibly wide transportation corridor running...

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  • San Francisco moves to cover its uninsured

    San Francisco moves to cover its uninsured

    July 28, 2006

    The San Francisco Board of Supervisors last week unanimously gave initial approval to a bold new plan to provide health coverage for the city’s uninsured. After the supervisors vote on the San Francisco Health Care Security...

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