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Women Win Big in Tunisia Vote
With Tunisia’s ballot boxes closed but not stuffed, the real political winners in the country’s first free election are women. This election — for an assembly that …
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Looming Crisis of Climate Chaos
On June 21, I had six hours of surgery for renal cell cancer. At age 79, I’m devoting my remaining time and energy to the vital issue of climate …
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As Political Groups Push Envelope, FEC Gridlock Gives “De Facto Green Light“
As the presidential campaign swings into high gear, rivers of cash are flowing in to support the candidates, and experts are predicting billions will be raised by next fall. …
The Story of Broke
TRANSCRIPT These last few years, I’ve had to get a lot more careful about how I spend my paycheck. Everyone has. Like I’m eating out less often, holding back …
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Forced Sterilizations Still Haunt Victims of North Carolina Eugenics Program
Charlotte, N.C. - Janice Black's crooked signature crawls across the consent form. She didn't know what kind of paper she was signing. Her name was the only thing she …
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As Dolphins Die, Gulf Residents Ask What About Us? (2)
Willie Seaman of Irvington, AL, lays carpet and floors for a living. But last summer, as the BP well gushed thousands of barrels of oil daily into the Gulf, …
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Jack Abramoff Explains How He “Owned” Members of Congress and Their Staff
Yesterday, CBS News’ 60 Minutes aired a segment with infamous lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Abramoff, released from prison and promoting a new book, expressed remorse for his role in buying …
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Egypt’s Military Widens Crackdown as Prominent Blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah Remains Imprisoned
Amy Goodman: We go back right now to Egypt. Juan? Juan Gonzalez: Well, the mother of prominent Egyptian political activist and blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah began a …
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In Disputed Vote, Nicaragua’s Ortega Heads toward Big Win
Managua, Nicaragua — Voting results tallied early Monday gave Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega a resounding re-election victory but international election observers reported that they had detected serious irregularities in …
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Alabama Refuses DOJ Request to Cooperate with HB 56 Inquiry
Alabama will not let the battle over its breathtakingly harsh anti-immigrant law, HB 56, be fought just in the courts. In a flurry of letters exchanged late …