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ColorOfChange takes on Rush Limbaugh and GOP racism
May 27, 2009ColorOfChange.org launched a campaign today against Rush Limbaugh and his most flagarant use of racism to date.
Read moreGreen groups say E-Waste Bill is too lax
May 27, 2009WASHINGTON, May 24 (IPS) - Environmentalists are expressing discontent over recently introduced legislation regarding the U.S.’s exporting of electronic waste, or 'e-waste'.
Read moreClosed! Pools, libraries placed on budget chopping block
May 26, 2009PHILADELPHIA -- Protesters rallied outside of the City Council here where the city’s $3.8 billion budget passed unanimously on May 21.
Read moreMany shocked over acquittals in Mexican immigrants death
May 26, 2009PHILADELPHIA -- Many in the United States are shocked at the recent acquittals of two white teens in Shenandoah, Penn., for the beating death of Luis Ramirez, a Mexican immigrant. Brandon Piekarsky, 16, was acquitted of...
Read moreMinnesota petition demands, ‘Seat our Senator!’
May 26, 2009Concerned voters collected hundreds of petition signatures at the downtown Minneapolis Farmer’s Market, May 21, demanding that Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty certify the winner of last November’s elections and “Seat our Senator.” David Wade, a leader...
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