U.S.
Latest GOP scheme to kill Saturday mail delivery killed in Congress
June 4, 2014In a joint letter to lawmakers, the leaders of the nation's four postal workers' unions called the House GOP's scheme "outrageous and misguided."
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Working Families Party, citing “historic coalition,” backs Cuomo re-election bid
June 2, 2014In spite of deep anger and skepticism about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sincerity, the Working Families Party has endorsed his re-election bid.
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UE condemns U.S. role in Ukraine crisis
May 29, 2014"On February 22, the elected president of Ukraine was overthrown in a coup which was supported by the Obama administration."
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National forum on police crimes calls for civilian police accountability councils
May 28, 2014In response to a national epidemic of police and vigilante killings, a two day "National Forum on Police Crimes" took place in Chicago, May 16-17.
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Strategy working for same-sex marriage supporters
May 19, 2014Supporters routinely ask gay couples to meet with reluctant lawmakers to put a human face on same-sex marriage. They file lawsuits. They use unexpected allies to spread their message.
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