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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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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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Mitt’s missing gifts
November 16, 2012Mitt's right. Obama won because of "gifts."
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Campaign to save Social Security, Medicare from budget-cutters
November 16, 2012Diane Fleming first encountered Social Security when she was three years old. Now she's 70, and one of hundreds of people descending on Congress.
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