U.S.
In conservative New England state, voter ID vetoed
June 29, 2011"There is no voter fraud problem in New Hampshire," the governor said before vetoing the bill. "We already have strong elections laws."
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Wisconsin elections board disqualifies Republican candidate
June 28, 2011Republicans in Wisconsin were dealt a major blow June 27 in their effort to unseat state Democrats and retain their anti-union majority.
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“Good Jobs” tour: Detroiters say we need jobs, not spending on war
June 28, 2011What drove the huge outpouring, and what was missing in the lives of many in attendance was the right to a job.
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Deaf activists launch campaign against Netflix
June 28, 2011Deaf and hard of hearing activists have launched a social media "bombing" campaign, an online petition and a federal lawsuit to get Netflix to provide better access to subtitles for its online streaming movies.Netflix is the...
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Hip Hop gains popularity among Native American youth
June 28, 2011Hip-hop is one of the greatest cultural contributions of the U.S. From Japan to South Africa the thumping bass and rhythmic lyrical accompaniment that is hip-hop has swept the globe.
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