U.S.
Voters may decide fate of Emergency Manager law
May 18, 2012Attorneys representing Stand Up for Democracy, a broad coalition of labor and community groups, presented the case.
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Orlando could be first in South to require paid sick time
May 18, 2012Community activists kicked off a campaign for a ballot initiative that would require private employers to offer their workers up to seven days of paid sick leave.
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Attention humans: Today is Endangered Species Day
May 18, 2012Species that were once on the brink of extinction are showing significant progress towards recovery. And that means the human species has a better chance too.
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Voter Empowerment Act introduced in House
May 17, 2012House Democrats today introduced new voting rights legislation that would modernize voter registration while cracking down on disenfranchisement practices.
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NATO week: Foreclosure protesters dump furniture at Citibank
May 17, 2012Carrying furniture from a foreclosed home through the streets, protesters marched on Citibank and the Cook County Sheriff.
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