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Today in women’s history: Abigail Adams attacked sexism, “fomented rebellion”
March 31, 2014On March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams urged the Continental Congress and her husband, John Adams, to consider women's rights.
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Unions hail NLRB official’s ruling that college athletes can unionize
March 28, 2014It would be a landmark victory for college athletes, whose scholarships are now awarded at the whim of their institutions and who have little or no protection against on-the-job injuries.
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Scores arrested in Albany budget protest
March 28, 2014The chants of advocates for affordable housing, the Dream Act, anti-fracking and more echoed throughout the Albany Capitol as protesters packed the staircase and halls leading to Governor Cuomo's office.
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Today in Women’s history: Birth of Effa Manley, baseball hall of famer
March 27, 2014Effa Louise Manley co-owned the Newark Eagles baseball franchise in the Negro leagues with her husband Abe Manley. Her influence extended beyond baseball; she was active in the civil rights movement and a social activist.
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Panel: Immigrants’ advocates should step up efforts in the states
March 27, 2014Immigrants' advocates should step up efforts in the states, regardless of the fate of comprehensive immigration reform in D.C., a panel discussing the issue says.
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