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On his 90th, Pete is toasted in big towns and small
May 7, 2009SEQUIM, WA. — “For Pete Sake, Sing!” celebrations of Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday were held across the U.S. and around the world Sunday May 3, with a throng of 20,000 at the jam-packed birthday party at...
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The social costs of war today
May 7, 2009Even as President Obama has ordered the gradual withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, the ongoing occupation of that country along with the planned escalation of the war in Afghanistan will cost Americans billions that might...
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Nuf said, its all about Adam and Allison on American Idol
May 7, 2009After watching “American Idol” last night as the top four remaining performers sang famous rock & roll hits, there’s no question about it, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert will be the final two singing for the...
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Obama urged to appoint pro-choice, pro-equality justice
May 6, 2009President Obama hasn’t chosen a nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter yet, but civil rights and women’s equality advocates are speaking out to insure that a pro-choice, pro-equality justice is seated on the...
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Unions put paid family leave on the table
May 6, 2009Original source: (WOMENSENEWS)--Not so long ago, family-friendly benefits were mainly considered the concern of young female workers. But no more, says sociologist and labor leader Jamie F. Dangler. 'When we began working on family leave in...
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