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Letters
July 29, 2005Thanks for telling the truth I would like to thank Vivian Weinstein for her article, “Private bid threatens Texas social services” (PWW 7/23-29). I work for Texas Health and Human Services as a case manager and...
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Canada passes marriage equality law
July 29, 2005VANCOUVER, B.C. — Canada now joins Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain as the fourth country in the world to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry. On July 19, the Canadian Senate passed Bill C-38 that...
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Venezuelan NGO takes US money, faces trial
July 28, 2005Venezuelan judge Normal Sandoval ruled July 7 that four members of the Venezuelan NGO Sumate would be facing trial on at least two charges. Under Article 132 of Venezuela’s Penal Code they will be charged with...
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Private bid threatens Texas social services
July 22, 2005Commentary SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Legislature passed HB 2292 in 2003, which, 150 amendments later, threatens to destroy vital health and human services such as food stamps, Medicaid and help for the elderly. The bill’s...
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Letters
July 22, 2005Lunchroom talk The lunchroom at work is often the site of great discussions. Though it is not a daily topic, choice and the right to an abortion is not an infrequent topic among women. In my...
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