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NYC elections: Overwhelming mandate for progressive change
November 13, 2013The 2013 New York City elections were a thunderous mandate for progressive change in the nation's largest city.
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Gun-wielding protestors intimidate Texas mothers
November 13, 2013Four members of MDA were lunching at the Blue Mesa Grill in Arlington, Texas, when dozens of Open Carry protesters brandishing long arms showed up in the parking lot.
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Madagascar to hold runoff election in December
November 12, 2013Madagascar today is one of the richest nations in the region, and one of the poorest. It has vast natural resources (gold, nickel, cobalt, petroleum), but 92 percent of its people live on $2.00 per day...
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Typhoon ravages Philippines
November 12, 2013The "super-typhoon" developed on November 3, and proceeded to devastate the Philippines with wind speeds up to 195 mph before making its way to Vietnam, Taiwan, and parts of China.
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Today in labor history: George Washington says “no” to black recruits
November 12, 2013In 1775, General George Washington prohibited recruiters from enlisting African Americans into the Patriot Army. However, African Americans served in some units and some segregated divisions were formed.
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