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Interview with Chilean student leader Camila Vallejo: They’ll see that it’s worthwhile
November 2, 2011She's president of the Chilean Students' Federation, and a picture of Karl Marx hangs in her office. Camila Vallejo, 23 years old, has been instrumental in propelling Chile's student movement, mobilized now for almost six months.
Read moreBank of America yields to consumer outrage over $5 fee
November 2, 2011"It was a classic David-and-Goliath fight, fueled by the growing populist outrage against the nation's financial system."
Read moreRetired librarian sees trouble ahead
November 2, 2011Rahm Emanuel announced there would be significant cuts in the city's library system. These cuts would reduce staff members' 60 plus hours a week to 40.
Read more“Conservative values” Texas judge beats daughter
November 2, 2011Shocking video surfaced recently showing Republican Aransas County Judge William "Bill" Adams battering his physically disabled 16-year-old daughter.
Read moreWisconsin GOP pushes bill to slow down recall
November 2, 2011In a sneak attack on the democratic rights of the voters to recall elected officials, the Republicans are proposing a bill that would force petition gatherers, who already have to certify each petition they collect, to...
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