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Culture
This week in history: Acclaimed actress/activist Vanessa Redgrave at 80
January 31, 2017One of world’s most famous actresses of stage, screen and television, is also well known as a vocal political activist.
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Culture
Progie nominations are in for 2016’s best progressive films and filmmakers
January 24, 2017Nominees this year include: Nate Parker, Viggo Mortensen, a biopic about a Chilean poet, a documentary about James Baldwin, and more.
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World
This week in history: Progressive Brazilian President Jânio Quadros born
January 23, 2017Quadros stunned his nation when he suddenly resigned from office with a terse message to the National Congress.
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Politics
Domestic workers and immigrants to join the Women’s March
January 19, 2017The Women’s March is anticipating more than 200,000 participants from around the country.
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World
Oscar López Rivera, longest-held Puerto Rican independence fighter, to go free May 17
January 18, 2017Thousands of people, from the humblest to the world-renowned figures, include Pope Francis, fought for his release.
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U.S.
This week in history: President Eisenhower’s Farewell Address to the nation
January 17, 2017Eisenhower’s record in retrospect has earned a warm, nostalgic glow that is not wholly undeserved.
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U.S.
Nurses call out Senate Dems who voted with Big Pharma
January 12, 2017NNU sharply criticized 13 Senate Democrats who defeated an amendment that would have aided tens of millions of patients struggling with skyrocketing prescription drug costs.
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U.S.
This week in history: Julian Bond is seated in the Georgia legislature
January 10, 2017When he retired from the Georgia Senate, he had been elected to office more times than any other black Georgian.
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