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Bill would restore voting protections in time for 2016 election
August 13, 2015The bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, would ensure that voting rights are protected in the 2016 presidential election.
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Huge computer hacks lead Consumers League to launch data security project
August 13, 2015NCL believes consumers need to be proactive about protecting their own data and calling on policymakers for improvements.
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Marxist sociologists to meet in Chicago
August 12, 2015This year's theme for the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting is "Sexualities in the Social World."
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East Saint Louis, hit by hard-times, down but not out
August 12, 2015At its height in the 1950's, East Saint Louis had a population of 82,366. Only about one-third remain today.
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Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
August 12, 2015On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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