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Judge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law
October 29, 2013Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.
Read moreNow is the time for action
October 29, 2013A conference committee has been established, with a Dec. 13 report back date to propose a new budget. Republican Paul Ryan is already discussing cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Read moreCalif. governor signs immigrant rights bills
October 9, 2013"While Washington waffles on immigration, California's forging ahead," Brown said in announcing the signings. "I'm not waiting."
Read moreClimate: good news, bad news, really good news
October 8, 2013People no matter where they are can find ways to link up with one or another of these struggles, movements, and organizations. And that's a good reason for our hope for the future of humanity to...
Read moreNation braces for government shutdown
September 27, 2013At least 800,000 of the nation's 2.1 million federal workers will be required to stay home Tuesday if the government shuts down as a result of Republican grandstanding.
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