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“Birther” charges so ridiculous, even Supreme Court refuses case
June 12, 2012The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. The high court is known as the most extremist right-wing court in modern times, dominated by five conservatives.
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Labor rolls out biggest voter protection effort ever
June 12, 2012At a packed press conference the AFL-CIO, joined by the NAACP, the National Council of La Raza and the Generational Alliance, announced the launching of what could be the biggest voter protection effort in U.S. history.
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Chicago teachers cast overwhelming strike authorization vote
June 12, 2012With Chicago teachers facing a hostile mayor and Chicago Board of Education in negotiations for a new contract, 90% of teachers union members have voted to authorize a strike.
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The 1981 Major League Baseball Players strike
June 12, 2012On June 12, 1981, a Major League Baseball strike began, forcing cancellation of 713 games.
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Efforts to relax marijuana laws gain support
June 11, 2012Once consigned to the political fringe, marijuana policy is appearing on legislative agendas around the country thanks to an energized base of supporters.
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