U.S.
Obama calls for unity, immigration reform at La Raza meet
July 27, 2011President Barack Obama was welcomed by thousands attending the National Council of La Raza's annual conference, where he delivered a major speech.
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Gay rights are civil rights, says NAACP’s Julian Bond
July 27, 2011NAACP hosts town hall meeting on gay, lesbian and transgender issues and homophobia.
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Right wing leading on social media, survey suggests
July 27, 2011John McCain said in 2008 he didn't even have email, but now Republicans might be ahead of Democrats in the race to control social media.
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GOP launches “race to the bottom” for Michigan environment
July 27, 2011"Racing to the bottom on environmental protection and worker safety isn't a jobs plan for Michigan," said Mark Schauer, national co-chair of the BlueGreen Alliance Jobs 21! campaign.
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NAACP confronts new Jim Crow racism
July 26, 2011Vote suppression and denying ex-felons the right to vote are the new Jim Crow laws of the 21st century, says NAACP leader.
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