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Today in history: President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
November 19, 2012One of the best-known speeches in American history, it was delivered by Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery
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Wal-Mart workers prepare for Black Friday strike
November 19, 2012This Black Friday, Wal-Mart associates plan to hold a series of actions at 1,000 Wal-Mart locations nationwide.
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Climate change: A stark choice for humanity
November 19, 2012Planet Earth is facing a double whammy - an environmental meltdown and an economic crisis.
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Occupy Sandy builds on longstanding progressive tradition
November 19, 2012This was not the first time that a radical movement decided to provide direct services to individuals who suffered extreme hardship.
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Latinos: integral to the winning electoral coalition
November 16, 2012Pouring out in record numbers for President Barack Obama, Latinos added a strong voice to the broad labor-led, rainbow coalition that clinched the president's re-election last week.
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