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Organizing for America launches grassroots 2010 voter drive
May 14, 2010Mid-term elections seldom spur much grassroots energy, but with much at stake this fall, Organizing for America aims to change that.
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Despite high unemployment, Black teens more optimistic
May 11, 2010Despite record levels of unemployment, Black young people, since the election of President Barack Obama, have become optimistic about the future, according to a number of recent studies.
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President Obama makes history – again!
April 29, 2010In a dramatic departure from the days when workers were scorned by the White House President Obama yesterday became the first president to issue a proclamation for Workers Memorial Day.
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90,000 protest U.S. base in Okinawa
April 27, 2010More than 90,000 people took to the streets in Okinawa, Japan, on April 25 to demand that a controversial U.S. military base be closed.
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Republicans poised to block debate on finance reform
April 26, 2010The most comprehensive changes in financial regulation since the 1930's are unlikely to clear their first obstacle in the Senate tonight as Republicans try to hold out for a bill more favorable to Wall Street.
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