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An extraordinary Black History Month
January 30, 2009African American History Month is celebrated every February. It is always an important time to not only look back at how a courageous people made great strides towards freedom but also think about how to advance...
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Making history, Bolivians approve new constitution
January 30, 2009Bolivians celebrated long into the night following referendum approval of a new constitution by a 62 percent majority on Jan. 25. Opposition forces gained 36.4 percent of the 3.9 million votes cast. “The democratic spirit of...
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Senate Dems flex legislative muscle on fair pay
January 30, 2009By a vote of 61 to 36 on Jan. 22, the Senate passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and sent it to President Obama who plans to sign it into law. The bill will let...
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WORLDNOTES – February 7, 2009
January 30, 2009Philippines: Political killings rise Human rights activists say 900 extrajudicial executions have taken place during Gloria Arroyo’s presidency, while 200 others have “disappeared.” Writing in the UK Telegraph, Thomas Bell noted that five additional leftist and...
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Give diplomacy a chance in Afghanistan
January 30, 2009In its opening days, the Obama administration has set the stage for both diplomatic and military moves in Afghanistan and South Asia. Peace movement leaders here urge emphasis on diplomacy and economic aid, and warn that...
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