U.S.
Ohio governor backs off his turndown of federal storm help
March 6, 2012Ohio's right wing Republican governor John Kasich worked Monday to pull his foot out of his own mouth.
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Hundreds continue Selma-Montgomery march across Alabama
March 6, 2012In addition to shining a light on current day attacks on voting rights, immigrant rights and workers rights. marchers yesterday added the fight for universal public education to their agenda.
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Union workers craft the Oreo cookie – America’s 100-year favorite
March 6, 2012Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.
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After “slut” diatribe, can Limbaugh show survive, and should it?
March 5, 2012Is it OK for a major radio host, Rush Limbaugh, to use the public airwaves for character assassination?
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Calif. students rally to save higher education
March 5, 2012Signs proclaimed, "Save our university!" "Cut fees now, save public education!" and "Millionaires tax of 2012,"
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