Susan Webb
LATEST ARTICLES BY Susan Webb
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U.S.
Gun control action will rely on grassroots organizing
January 10, 2013From the White House to anti-violence groups, it's widely agreed that grassroots mobilizing holds the key.
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U.S.
Republicans force expiration of Violence Against Women Act
January 4, 2013The reason? Republicans reject extending the law's protections for women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students.
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U.S.
10 things that did not happen in 2012
December 21, 2012There are so many different things that didn't happen that it's hard to keep track of them all, but these are some favorites.
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Opinion
Profits are driving force behind gun epidemic
December 19, 2012Bushmaster, manufacturer of the semi-automatic rifle used to kill 20 small children and six teachers, is a multi-million-dollar firm.
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U.S.
Romney presses gun rights but not women’s rights
October 18, 2012Mitt Romney's website lists 26 issues on which you can "learn more about Mitt." The list includes gun rights, but not women's rights.
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World
Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
October 16, 2012The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
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Arts
Anti-teacher-union “Won’t Back Down” flunks at box office
October 3, 2012"Won't Back Down," the Hollywood movie portraying teachers unions as pretty much the devil, has set the record for the worst opening since 1982.
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World
Behind the inflammatory video, a vast right-wing network
September 14, 2012The anti-Islam video linked to the September 11 killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya originated in a web of U.S. right-wing extremists.
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