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Demands to fire Simpson increase despite apology
August 26, 2010Alan Simpson's public apology has not stopped a groundswell of calls for his firing.
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Pride parade celebrates, presses for equality
June 29, 2010Thousands thronged the streets here June 26 and 27, enjoying the 40th anniversary of this city's Gay Pride celebration with brilliant rainbow-hued costumes, musical and theatrical events, and just plain fun.
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Stop anti-immigrant madness in Arizona
April 19, 2010The anti-immigrant "madness" currently unfolding in Arizona demonstrates the urgent need for President Obama and Congress to do more.
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Black farmers gain in their fight for compensation
February 22, 2010A new milestone was reached Feb. 18 in a longstanding civil rights case brought by African American farmers who suffered discrimination in federal loans and subsidies. Many of the farmers incurred huge debts or lost their...
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Union workers file discrimination charge against hotel
January 4, 2010Members of Unite HERE Local 450 at the Wyndham Suites Hotel here filed discrimination and union busting charges against the hotel after 90 workers were fired Dec. 4.
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