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“Activist New York” displays history of social movements
August 7, 2012It explores the "drama of social activism" in New York City from the 17th century up to the present.
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Thousands of fish dead as Midwest waters heat up
August 7, 2012As the blazing summer temperatures heat up lakes and streams, the number of fish affected -- including endangered species -- has come as an unpleasant surprise to concerned scientists.
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Puerto Rican parade features Latinos for Obama
August 7, 2012Chanting "O-BA-MA, O-BA-MA," a feisty contingent of the recently formed Latinos for Obama marched in the front of Cleveland's annual Puerto Rican Parade
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Today in labor and people’s history: “Rebel Girl” born
August 7, 2012Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, legendary union organizer and later a leader of the Communist Party USA, was born Aug. 7, 1890.
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Generation Opportunity: another Republican stealth group
August 6, 2012Generation Opportunity says it is a nonpartisan, 501c4 organization. That means it is tax-exempt, and while it engages in political advocacy, it does not have to disclose its donors.
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