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Activists seek inquiry into Guantanamo Bay death
June 5, 2009Original source: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called on Wednesday for a full and transparent investigation into the recent death of a Yemeni national held at the US prison camp on Guantanamo Bay. US military...
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Hundreds rally to stop Illinois budget cuts
June 5, 2009CHICAGO – Hundreds representing dozens of local community groups here rallied in front of the downtown James R. Thompson Center June 4 against the “doomsday” budget cuts that were approved by the Illinois General Assembly late...
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Letters
June 5, 2009Wise words The May 30-June 5 issue is better than ever: thanks! The front-page article “Warning: Free stuff now…” is very helpful, the kind of educational service working people need. Adding a splash of color is...
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Progressive majority is leaving conservatism isolated
June 5, 2009WASHINGTON — What two things do people who are part of the Obama administration, trade unionists, civil rights activists, environmentalists, womens’ rights leaders, youth leaders, community organizers, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, senators and representatives,...
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Obama offers real hope, Netanyahu’s ‘government of yesterday’ offers nothing
June 5, 2009Uri Avnery, former member of Israel's Knesset (Parliament), is a founder of Gush Shalom, the Israeli Peace Bloc. As an Israeli patriot I must say, without the shadow of a doubt, that at this moment the...
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