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DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy

December 20, 2010 By John Bachtell

In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.

DREAM Act lives on, supporters say

December 20, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

DREAM Act supporters, both in Congress and at the grassroots, vowed to continue the fight for justice.

Labor, environment, rights groups launch campaign for Internet expansion

December 20, 2010 By John Wojcik

The Communications Workers of America, NAACP and the Sierra Club have come together to launch a campaign for what they say is a much needed faster and more available Internet in the United States.

Locked out workers give traditional posada new twist

December 20, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Re-enacting the Biblical story of Mary and Joseph was apt, because like the religious heroes, 57 janitors, cooks and other support workers have been locked out.

DREAM Act hunger strikers to end strike after 40 days

December 20, 2010 By Vivian Weinstein

After going up to 40 days without food to show their determination to get the DREAM Act passed, strikers will take their first meal at the United Methodist Church.