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Category: Human Rights

“Hate map” shows explosive growth of extremist groups in 2011

March 27, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik Civil Rights, Crime/Violence, Human Rights, Politics, States, Violence Leave a comment

Is it just me, or does it seem that there’s more news than ever about extreme right-wing hate groups in America? As it turns

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Even against Romney, Obama would have tough time carrying the South

March 23, 2012 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Obama, Politics, States, Voting/Elections One comment

Back in the “ancient times” of January and early March, 2012, Mitt Romney was unable to carry  early Southern states such as South Carolina

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The human cost of your free online shipping

March 14, 2012 Madonna Gauding Employment, Human Rights, Poverty Leave a comment

I am a progressive, and I identify with leftist politics. I want Medicare for all, free higher education for everyone, Social Security caps lifted

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