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Today in history: Rosa Parks takes a stand by sitting down
December 1, 2015Rosa Parks risked physical abuse, arrest and jail because she was part of a growing movement of African Americans sick and tired of discrimination and racism.
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November election results: Not as good in Virginia as in Louisiana
November 30, 2015The problem was Democrats didn't turn out: Only 26 percent of registered voters in Virginia voted.
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Chicago protesters demand Mayor Emanuel’s resignation
November 30, 2015Leaders in the pursuit of justice say demonstrations will continue: there is such profound distrust and alienation from the police in the neighborhoods most affected.
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Los Angeles climate change action: “Our planet, our health!”
November 30, 2015In Los Angeles, hundreds of activists, environmentalists, union members and community groups staged an unprecedented march and rally as part of worldwide global climate actions.
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Planned Parenthood condemns inflammatory GOP rhetoric re Colorado tragedy
November 30, 2015"Instead of looking for lessons to prevent this from happening in the future, they're doubling down on their effort to block women from getting preventive health care at Planned Parenthood."
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