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Cuba travel bill advances in the Senate
May 20, 2015Of progressive bills, the one that appears to be moving forward most quickly is the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015.
Read moreThis week in indigenous news: protests, fashion, discrimination
May 20, 2015Bethany Yellowtail's work is a vibrant, elegant melding of classic style and the staples of her Native upbringing.
Read moreCongress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
May 18, 2015Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.
Read moreNew alignment for U.S., Latin America after Panama
May 15, 2015The Western Hemisphere emerged from the Summit of the Americas with a new alignment of forces.
Read moreProtesters set up “Raunerville” outside Illinois governor’s penthouse
May 14, 2015Nearly 200 Chicagoans rallied in front of the building where Gov. Rauner owns a lakefront penthouse.
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