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Around world, migrants demand right to stay home
November 4, 2013The immigration debate in the United States usually treats the migration of people into this country as something unique. But it is not.
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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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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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