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The GED Test Is About to Get Much Harder, and Much More Expensive
The new version of the exam has tougher questions and a higher registration fee—plus it requires computer proficiency.
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Professors and Adjuncts Unite, Win Raises, Job Security in First Contract
Teachers at the University of Oregon approved by 99 percent a first contract yesterday, the fruits of solidarity between tenure-track and contingent faculty that began in 2007.
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Israeli Claim of Iranian ICBM Exploits Biased US Intel
In an effort to provoke any possible opposition in US political circles to a nuclear deal with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to exploiting an old …
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One Month After Historic Hunger Strike Ends, Legislators Hold Hearings About Solitary Confinement
Families and former prisoners held for years in solitary confinement expressed optimism October 9 after the first of several California Public Safety Committee hearings about the punishment, promised in …
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Hurricane Sandy Evacuees Suddenly Left Without a Place to Live Again
Since Hurricane Sandy struck in late October of 2012, approximately 300 New York City residents have been living in hotels after their homes were flooded.
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Obama’s Former Communications Director Anita Dunn Pitches “Ethical Oil” Keystone XL Ad
A decision on the northern half of the pipeline is not expected for months, yet one thing remains certain: the deceptive ‘ethical oil’ meme and theme will pollute the …
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Malala Yousafzai Tells Obama Drones Are “Fueling Terrorism“
In a statement released after the meeting, Malala said she was honored to meet with Obama, but that she told him she's worried about the effect of US drone …
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Five Totally Avoidable Tragedies Caused by the Shutdown
Now we are seeing the true impact of closing the government.
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US Accused of Unprecedented Assault on Press Freedom
Government officials are becoming increasingly wary of speaking with journalists, and reporters fear future criminal prosecutions over leaked information.
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Women Are Bearing the Brunt of Shutdown Fallout
The ‘non-essential’ programs that are currently unfunded due to the shutdown are in fact essential for many women and children.