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Panel: Media consolidation hurts women
January 25, 2013Media consolidation and cross-ownership, where fewer big conglomerates determine the information Americans see, shuts out women and minorities.
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Filibuster reform agreement: No filibuster reform!
January 25, 2013A determined effort to curb or kill Senate filibusters failed on Jan. 25 when the Senate's two party leaders announced a "compromise."
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Women take lead in Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall journey
January 24, 2013Women of all ages, colors, national origins and class status were a critical piece of the coalition that propelled President Barack Obama into his second term.
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Senate filibuster deal a capitulation, says Common Cause
January 24, 2013Today's announced "compromise" on Senate filibuster reform is in fact a capitulation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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Today in Labor History: Paul Robeson dies
January 23, 2013On January 23, 1976, noted singer and actor Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia. Robeson was also a legendary civil rights and peace leader and athlete.
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