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Isis destroys historic Temple of Bel in Syria
September 1, 2015Earlier this month Isis released footage of the decapitated body of 82-year-old antiquities department chief Khaled Asaad, whose body was later hung from Palmyra's ruins.
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The stench of fascism seeps into the 2016 elections
September 1, 2015Once one constitutional right is attacked no right is sacred; once one community is scapegoated, no one is safe; once violence is acceptable, our democracy is threatened.
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Today in history: World day of prayer for the environment
September 1, 2015In a historic and far-reaching move, as part of Pope Francis' efforts to highlight environmental issues, the Vatican declared Sept. 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
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Demanding action on police crimes, Chicagoans push for civilian control
September 1, 2015The marchers carried placards with the names and faces of the most recent victims of police brutality as family members marched at the front.
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Pride at Work protests gay group’s endorsement of Walmart
September 1, 2015"A war on worker rights to come together and fight for a voice on the job is being waged by corporations that HRC asks the LGBT community to celebrate."
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