U.S.
Obama admin. tackles comprehensive education reform
March 12, 2009Outlining his proposals for education reform in a speech this week at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President Obama praised the 'legacy of excellence' of America's schools and colleges, but added, 'we have let our...
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A new level of struggle against racism is needed
March 11, 2009One of the results of the last election is that there is a stepping up of the struggles against racism. The quick reaction all around the country to the racist anti-Obama cartoon in the NY Post...
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U.S. debates on whether to legalize medical marijuana uses
March 11, 2009Michael Phelps got into deep trouble when he was shown in a photo with a marijuana pipe. Although Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott from South Carolina decided in February not to charge the 14-time Olympic gold...
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Coalition launches grassroots drive for Obama budget
March 11, 2009More than 40 labor unions and other progressive organizations with combined membership of millions launched a grassroots drive March 4 to push for enactment of President Obama’s $3.55 trillion 2010 federal budget in the face of...
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Keep organizing for single-payer health care, Conyers urges
March 11, 2009PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of people at a town hall meeting here heard Michigan Congressman John Conyers urge continued organizing and lobbying for the U.S. National Health Insurance Act (HR 676), commonly known as the single-payer Medicare...
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