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Occupy Memphis: Sixteen days and counting
November 1, 2011Occupy Memphis features several caucuses devoted to women's rights, diversity, homelessness, LGBT, anti-Capitalism, and Agnosticism/Atheism. The protests have been peaceful and widely supported by the citizens of the Mid-South.
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Thousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences
November 1, 2011Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.
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Occupy: embrace the new, build the movement
November 1, 2011This is a volatile moment: The class struggle is intensifying and the outcome is still to be decided. The battle is for the future of our democracy, economy, and country.
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House Dems call for voter suppression hearings
November 1, 2011Ranking House Democrats John Conyers, D-Mich., and Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., are demanding congressional hearings on voter suppression laws that are being instituted in states across the country.
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UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status
November 1, 2011Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.
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