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Crunch time for the midterm elections
November 2, 2010It's crunch time! The polls are open and today's the day to cast your vote for candidates who will fight for working families, not candidates funded by the corporations.
Read moreAlarming U. S. public health statistics raise big questions
November 2, 2010In 1960 combined male and female life expectancy in the U.S. ranked fifth in the world, in 2000 it had fallen to 24th place, and 10 years later, in 2010, to 49th.
Read moreCharges of coverup, racism in police shooting
November 2, 2010Details surrounding the fatal police shooting of Pace University football player Danroy Henry are murky, but a police leak has spurred charges of racism and a coverup.
Read moreEPA targets dioxin, GOP targets EPA
November 2, 2010The Obama administration is proposing tougher standards for highly toxic dioxin, and, naturally, industry groups and Republicans are objecting.
Read moreWorld Youth Festival to be held in South Africa
November 1, 2010Thousands of youth and students from countries across the globe will convene in South Africa Dec. 13-21, to participate in the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students.
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