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“Vagina voters” speak out at Michigan Capitol
June 19, 2012When the final votes are tallied on Nov. 6, Michigan Republicans may rue the day they barred State Reps. Lisa Brown and Barb Byrum from speaking.
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Trayvon Martin’s parents urge change to Florida’s “Shoot First” law
June 12, 2012A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.
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Obama’s health care law keeps 13.7 million young adults insured
June 12, 2012According to a new report, 13.7 million young people either remained on or signed on to health care coverage through the health insurance of their parent, .an early benefit coming from the Affordable Care Act.
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Irish voters hold their noses, OK forced austerity
June 5, 2012This will be seen as a victory for those who are promoting austerity as the solution for Europe's fiscal woes.
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What next for immigrant rights?
June 4, 2012At present, there is no chance that any legislation benefiting undocumented immigrants and their families could pass at the federal level. The numbers are not there in the House, or to overcome a Senate filibuster.
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