U.S.
Swine flu shows need for health reform, says Sebelius
July 11, 2009While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated this week that as many as 1 million Americans may have contracted the H1N1 virus, it doesn't seem to be any more dangerous than the seasonal flu, Health...
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White House meets with Congress on immigration reform
July 11, 2009After two postponements, President Barack Obama recently carried out a key meeting with Democratic and Republican members of Congress at the White House There was guarded optimism from the immigrants’ rights movement in response to the...
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The impact of homophobia in virtual communities
July 11, 2009A few weeks ago there was a group established on Facebook called 'I hate gays' which openly advocated killing gay people. When the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) sent a report through Facebook's built...
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Senators reveal details of health care public option
July 11, 2009Two of the senators who are writing the health care reform bill are talking now about details of the public option, the part of the plan that, despite support from 70 percent of the public, has...
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Chicago plays host to nations library leaders as library use soars
July 10, 2009CHICAGO — As job-seekers, families and students rely on free library resources, more than 25,000 library leaders and library supporters gather July 9 – 15 here to discuss the challenges facing U.S. libraries caused by increased...
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