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ALEC: Behind the scene in 2014!
July 24, 2013The American Legislative Council, known as ALEC, is an outfit controlled and financed by some of the biggest corporate financial barons.
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 95th birthday
July 24, 2013Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 18.
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The root causes of undocumented immigration
July 24, 2013The right has portrayed undocumented immigration as an "invasion" of revolutionaries and criminals, orchestrated by the Mexican government; this is nonsense.
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Audio: Texas abortion law sure to face court challenge
July 24, 2013After weeks of bitter fighting, Texas conservatives claim a significant victory in the fight over who controls women's health in Texas.
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Today in labor history: Minimum wage rises 70 cents, fight continues
July 24, 2013Today in 2009, the U.S. minimum wage rose 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25. Low-wage workers struggled mightily for that meager increase.
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