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Heating up climate talks: A reader’s guide to COP 21
November 24, 2015All eyes will be on Paris when the City of Lights shines upon a hugely significant, potentially historic event - the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 21.
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Latin Grammy Awards: Don’t vote for racists
November 23, 2015The Latin Grammy Awards started out as a typical music awards show, until Los Tigres and Mana held up a large sign that read "Latinos Unidos No Voten for Racistas!"
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Today in labor history: First recorded strike in Egypt, maybe ever
November 23, 2015On this day in the year 1170 BCE, the first recorded strike took place against the building of pyramids.
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Dear Gov. Snyder: Syrian refugees are welcome in my home
November 23, 2015"Contrary to your declaration of denying refugees a home, I am going to defy your ban and will offer MY home in Traverse City, Michigan."
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Saudi Arabia is stumbling
November 20, 2015Its first stumble was a strategic decision last fall to undermine competitors by upping oil production and, thus, lowering the price.
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