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Demanding economic reform, hundreds “occupy” Wall Street
September 20, 2011More than 1,000 people, mostly young and college educated, came together Sept. 17 to occupy Wall Street.
Read moreReport: Transgendered blacks highly victimized
September 20, 2011Because of the effects of racism, being black in America has never been easy. And if you're transgendered, you are also likely to have been discriminated against. But if you're black and transgendered, the chances increase...
Read moreHealth Equity Summit highlights progress, problems
September 20, 2011The Affordable Care Act has opened the way for great progress toward overcoming racial, ethnic, gender and geographic health disparities. But much hard work lies ahead to make sure its promise is realized at the federal,...
Read moreLabor launches new drive to back Obama on deficit
September 20, 2011The AFL-CIO has launched an on-line letter campaign that will enable millions to directly write their lawmakers in support of the president's deficit reduction and job creation plans.
Read moreFlorida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples
September 19, 2011Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.
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