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Latinos, marchers energized from struggle, studies say
July 28, 2006Two important new studies show that this year’s dramatic events have created heightened consciousness, unity and mobilization among immigrants — especially among both immigrant and U.S.-born Latinos. The results put some force behind the slogan, “Today...
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San Francisco moves to cover its uninsured
July 28, 2006The San Francisco Board of Supervisors last week unanimously gave initial approval to a bold new plan to provide health coverage for the city’s uninsured. After the supervisors vote on the San Francisco Health Care Security...
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NEWS IN BRIEF
July 28, 2006Cool reception at NAACP July 20 marked a first for George W. Bush: For the first time since taking office in 2001, he spoke at the NAACP Convention, having refused the invitation for the past five...
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Legal panel hits Bushs signing statements
July 28, 2006WASHINGTON — A panel of the American Bar Association struck a blow for democracy and the rule of law July 23 when it came out strongly against President George W. Bush’s use of “signing statements” to...
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NOW conference highlights beating the far-right
July 28, 2006ALBANY, N.Y. — Ensuring voting rights and defeating the extreme right were themes of many speakers at the National Organization for Women’s “Young Feminist Summit” and annual national conference held here July 21-23. The conference’s 700...
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