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Former Planned Parenthood ED calls for women's silence around abortion - Feministing (www.feministing.com) TMC

When Angie Jackson live tweeted her abortion she was speaking about what women have been told must remain private, secret, and yes, shameful. I support women telling their own stories without judgment... More

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Global warming skepticism continues to rise in the U.S. � Colorado Independent (coloradoindependent.com) TMC

Americans continue to grow more skeptical of the threat of global warming, with a new Gallup poll showing that nearly half of all Americans believe the threat is exaggerated.

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American Forum: Education Innovation in Tough Economic Times (amforum.blogspot.com) TMC

Mississippi is a state that has historically faced severe economic challenges, as well as high rates of poverty, dropouts, and illiteracy. Efforts though to bring community partners together have... More

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Why Democrats Should Pick A Fight On Immigration | Immigration | AlterNet (www.alternet.org) TMC

Democrats are served better by picking a fight with the GOP over immigration rather than running from one. Latinos nationwide are young, growing and increasingly ready to vote.

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Hightower: Why Obama and Dems Seem Incapable of Taking a Firm Stand on Anything | Economy | AlterNet (www.alternet.org) TMC

The Obama-ites seem incapable of firm stands. They excite us by boldly addressing our economic woes. But when it comes time to follow through -- it's droopsville.

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Feds cancel request for new immigrant prison (michiganmessenger.com) TMC

A plan to reopen Michigan’s only private prison as a detention facility for immigrants has been put on hold following a decision by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to cancel its request for new space... More

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Submitted 8 days ago by AlisonHamm on Immigration | 0 Comments |

A Union for the Unemployed? ‘UCubed’ Tries to Organize Jobless in Internet Age (www.inthesetimes.com) TMC

The daily barrage of heartbreaking unemployment statistics has become so commonplace it almost ceases to shock. The headlines never deliver good news: despite a supposed tentative rebound for the... More

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As state Senate mulls renewable energy bill, report shows jobs potential (coloradoindependent.com) TMC

A report released ahead of state Senate debate on a bill that would up Colorado’s renewable energy standard (RES) to 30 percent by 2020 finds that HB 1001 would generate 23,450 new jobs over the... More

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Submitted 8 days ago by AlisonHamm on Sustain | 0 Comments |

Immigration reformers set sights on March 21 (blogs.newamericamedia.org) TMC

Amidst lofty rhetoric and ambitious logistics, immigration reform activists are planning a mass demonstration next month at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Submitted 10 days ago by AlisonHamm on Immigration | 0 Comments |

Arizona Joins National Call for ‘Dignity, Not Detention’ (news.newamericamedia.org) TMC

Local human rights groups protested outside of the Phoenix offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Thursday as part of a national action against immigrant detention.

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Submitted 10 days ago by AlisonHamm on Immigration | 0 Comments |

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