U.S.
Legalization is the X factor in immigrant rights
May 4, 2009Original source: (WOMENSENEWS)- Thousands of activists are holding May Day demonstrations nationwide to highlight the rights and needs of the nation's more than 30 million immigrants, who now account for 1-in-8 people living in the United...
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South Florida pays tribute to Pete Seeger
May 3, 2009FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- South Florida progressives and folk music fans turned out in sizeable numbers for a Pete Seeger 90th Birthday Concert held on April 26 at the Ft. Lauderdale Unitarian Universalist Church.
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KROMM REPORT: Will the Supreme Court kill the Voting Rights Act?
May 3, 2009Original source: The case is Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District #1 v. Holder -- shortened to NAMUDNO -- and represents the most serious challenge to the act to date, and has become a lightning rod for...
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Eleven talking points on 21st century socialism
May 2, 2009The current discussion around socialism in left and progressive circles in the U.S. needs to be placed in a more substantive arena. This is an effort to do so. I take note in advance of the...
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Equality advocates review Obamas first 100 days
May 1, 2009The Compact for Racial Justice Forum held a conference call April 28 with leaders of national social justice groups who discussed the highs and lows of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office. The forum,...
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