National
Fight to save Troy Davis grows
July 4, 2009The NAACP has initiated an “I am Troy Campaign” as part of worldwide effort to prevent the execution of Troy Davis, a 40-year-old man on death row in Georgia. Davis, who is African American, was convicted...
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In political sex scandals, guys still rule
July 4, 2009Original source: (WOMENSENEWS)--Has anybody else noticed that most news stories about politicians' affairs aren't really about women? There are women in them, of course. There's the Wronged Wife, who is often portrayed as a victim in...
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Workers Uniting condemns military coup in Honduras
July 3, 2009Urges suspension of all military aid PITTSBURGH and LONDON, July 1 -- Workers Uniting, the international union comprised of the North American-based United Steelworkers and UK-based Unite the Union and representing 3.5 million workers, stands in...
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Rhode Islanders declare independence from the insurance industry
July 3, 2009CRANSTON, R.I. — Health care providers, union leaders and advocates from across Rhode Island got the Fourth of July spirit going early. Gathering Thursday outside the state health insurance commissioner’s office here, they “declared independence from...
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COMMENTARY On racism, Supreme Court rules for status quo
July 3, 2009Another good reason why Sotomayor should be confirmed The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the New Haven firefighters is not a reason to keep Judge Sonia Sotomayor off the court as some on the right...
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