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Occupy Memphis: Sixteen days and counting
November 1, 2011Occupy Memphis features several caucuses devoted to women's rights, diversity, homelessness, LGBT, anti-Capitalism, and Agnosticism/Atheism. The protests have been peaceful and widely supported by the citizens of the Mid-South.
Read moreThousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences
November 1, 2011Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.
Read moreHouse Dems call for voter suppression hearings
November 1, 2011Ranking House Democrats John Conyers, D-Mich., and Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., are demanding congressional hearings on voter suppression laws that are being instituted in states across the country.
Read moreWorkers United convention rallies in solidarity with Occupy Chicago
November 1, 2011Saying that it is "time to take our country back and we will, "over 200 delegates to the Midwest Regional Joint Board Convention of Workers United declared their solidarity with Occupy Chicago on Oct. 26.
Read moreDay of the Dead video
November 1, 2011Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is observed November 1 -2 in many Mexican communities in the U.S.
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