Dan Margolis
LATEST ARTICLES BY Dan Margolis
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Close race for Weiner’s Congress seat
September 13, 2011Democrats are making a last minute push today, the day of the special election in New York's 9th Congressional District, where the surprisingly embattled Democratic candidate David Weprin is predicted to lose Republican Bob Turner.
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Veto of “voter ID” law upheld in New Hampshire
September 12, 2011Poorer people and students scored a voting rights victory in New Hampshire as a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch of a controversial voter ID law was upheld.
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Hundreds arrested in pro-environment civil disobedience
September 7, 2011The demonstration is the longest sustained civil disobedience action since the civil rights movement and the largest since 1977.
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Tea party tries to stop hurricane cleanup
August 30, 2011Hurricane Irene is history, but the cleanup efforts and a new controversy over allocation of federal money remain.
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Small movement on Korea nuclear issue
August 25, 2011Though eclipsed in recent months by the Arab Spring and the international economic crisis, Korea remains volatile, with the states on both sides of the DMZ trading threats.
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The kids aren’t all right, new report shows
August 9, 2011The recession hasn't been good for anyone, but children have been especially hard hit says a new report by the Children's Defense Fund.
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“Historic victory”: Insurance companies must cover birth control
August 3, 2011Starting next year, insurers will be required to fully cover, with no copays, contraception and other preventive health services for women.
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Texas education board votes in favor of reason
August 1, 2011The Texas Board of Education voted 14-0 on July 22 to approve high school textbook supplements that promote a scientifically accurate understanding of evolution and the beginnings of life on earth.
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