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  • Make a pledge for 2006: Free the Cuban 5

    Make a pledge for 2006: Free the Cuban 5

    December 16, 2005

    Commentary The Cuban Five have been in prison for seven years. The U.S. government prevents wives from visiting husbands in prison. It’s time for action. Here’s the background: In 1998, Gerardo Hernández, Antonio Guerrero, Ramón Labañino,...

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  • Military recruitment, bias challenged in high court

    Military recruitment, bias challenged in high court

    December 16, 2005

    The Supreme Court heard arguments Dec. 6 in the FAIR v. Rumsfeld case, which will determine whether schools have the right to kick military recruiters and ROTC off campus without losing federal funding. The Forum for...

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  • Gulf Coast update

    Gulf Coast update

    December 16, 2005

    Louisiana workers speak out on human rights A fiery speech by Louisiana AFL-CIO President Sibal Holt capped a night of oration Dec. 10 by union leaders, preachers and politicians urging local workers to stay strong in...

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  • Thousands protest execution of Stanley Williams

    Thousands protest execution of Stanley Williams

    December 16, 2005

    Over 2,000 death penalty opponents and supporters of Stanley “Tookie” Williams rallied and kept vigil outside San Quentin prison Dec. 12 on the eve of Williams’ execution by lethal injection just after midnight. Many others joined...

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  • National Clips

    National Clips

    December 16, 2005

    SEATTLE: Health care is a right, voters say By a whopping margin of 69-31 percent, Seattle voters approved a ballot initiative last month that declares, “Every person in the United States should have the right to...

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