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Attention humans: Today is Endangered Species Day
May 18, 2012Species that were once on the brink of extinction are showing significant progress towards recovery. And that means the human species has a better chance too.
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Cities’ budget cuts target firefighters, slowing responses
May 17, 2012From coast to coast, mayors and city councils are hacking away at firefighters' ranks in desperate attempts to cut budgets and save cash by cutting workers.
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War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session
May 17, 2012Republicans unveiled an unprecedented attack on worker rights and protections, including the granddaddy of all anti-union legislation: "Right to work."
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Voter Empowerment Act introduced in House
May 17, 2012House Democrats today introduced new voting rights legislation that would modernize voter registration while cracking down on disenfranchisement practices.
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NATO week: Foreclosure protesters dump furniture at Citibank
May 17, 2012Carrying furniture from a foreclosed home through the streets, protesters marched on Citibank and the Cook County Sheriff.
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