U.S.
Capitol Hill demonstration demands immigration reform
October 14, 2009“Reforma si, redadas no” (“reform yes, raids no”), and “for a just and human immigration reform” were some of the slogans chanted as thousands of immigrants’ rights activists poured onto the West Lawn of the U.S....
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Civil rights leaders celebrate Rev. Joseph Lowery’s 88th birthday
October 14, 2009Thousands of Atlantans recently joined the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and a roll call of African American leaders including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressmen John Conyers and Walter Fauntroy to celebrate the 88th birthday of the...
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‘Harvey Milk Day’ proclaimed in Calif.
October 13, 2009The country’s first-ever day of recognition for an openly gay person has been signed into law by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with other rights and protections for gay and lesbian Californians.
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Rush Limbaugh’s Rams bid opposed by hometown
October 13, 2009American football players, civil rights activists and labor leaders say any attempt by conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh to purchase the St. Louis Rams is unthinkable and would add insult to injury.
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United Health Group declared a ‘crime scene’
October 13, 2009As one of many reform rallies targetting insurance giants across the country, Connecticut Health Care for America Now declared United Health Group a 'crime scene.'
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