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The Democratic Convention Yesterday: Other Speeches and Other Stars of the Night

• September 5, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in Affordable Care Act, African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Democrats, Documentaries, Education, Immigration, Labor History, National Issues, Obama Administration, Race, Television, The Economy, The Kennedys, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
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President Barack Obama Signs the Health Care Reform Bill

• March 23, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Health, Health Care/The Public Option, Obama Administration, Race and the Health Care Debate
Tags: Celebration, Common Sense, Health Care Reform Bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Marcelas Owens, President Barack Obama, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Vice President Joe Biden

The Health Care Bill Passes (w/Updates)

• March 21, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Democrats, Health, Health Care/The Public Option, Native Americans/First Nations, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race and the Health Care Debate, Wisconsin, Women
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What Some Black Observers in Boston Think About a Republican Taking Ted Kennedy’s Seat, and Why Some Democrats–Black People–Sat This One Out

• January 27, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Class, Democrats, History, Obama Administration, Public Intellectualism, Public Television, Race, Television, The Kennedys
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Blacks, Boston MA, President Barack Obama, Republicans, Scott Brown, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Special Election, Talk Show, Tea Party Movement, Teabaggers, Voters

Massachusetts Senator Edward Moore “Teddy” Kennedy, 77, Has Died

• August 26, 2009 • 1 Comment

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Pearl Harbor Shooting Leaves 2 Workers Dead and 1 Injured December 5, 2019
A United States sailor fatally shot two shipyard workers and injured another at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing himself, the authorities said.
Denny Heck, a Washington Democrat, Won’t Seek House Re-election December 4, 2019
A member of the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Heck said in a blog post that the impeachment hearings had left him “weary.”
New Abortion Bills Are So Tough That Some Conservatives Have Qualms December 4, 2019
Another surge of stringent abortion limits is expected in state legislatures next year, highlighting a rift among conservatives about political strategy.
The French Fries Are Doing Just Fine December 4, 2019
After a weak harvest for many potato farmers in the United States and Canada, there were concerns about shortages of the fast food staple. But supplies aren’t likely to run out anytime soon.
How McKinsey Helped the Trump Administration Carry Out Its Immigration Policies December 4, 2019
Newly uncovered documents show the consulting giant helped ICE find “detention savings opportunities” — including measures the agency’s staff sometimes viewed as too harsh on immigrants.
Winter Storm Brings Snow to at Least 30 States December 4, 2019
It’s rare for a storm to cross the entire country with such staying power.
Duncan Hunter’s Guilty Plea: Answers to 5 Crucial Questions December 3, 2019
Mr. Hunter, a Republican congressman known for his hard-line views and early support for President Trump, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a crime that could end his political career.
Teachers and Other Readers Sound Off on International Exam Results December 4, 2019
After the Program for International Student Assessment results revealed that American students weren’t progressing in reading and math, readers highlighted what they thought were issues in the education system.

The Guardian, UK

Nancy Pelosi on impeachment: Trump 'leaves us no choice but to act' – live December 5, 2019
In her statement on proceeding with articles of impeachment, Pelosi outlined the allegations against Trump and argued the president abused his powerHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 2.32pm GMT Nancy Pelosi’s use of the plural word “chairmen” to describe who will lead the next steps in the impeachment inquiry indicates […]
France grinds to halt in the biggest strikes of Macron's presidency December 5, 2019
Rail and air transport as well as schools and policing hit by walkouts over pension changesEmmanuel Macron is facing the biggest strikes of his presidency, as French rail workers, air-traffic controllers, teachers and public sector staff staged walkouts and took to the streets against proposed changes to the pension system.Rail services almost ground to a ha […]
Killers lurk in the shadows as Haiti chaos takes a sinister turn December 5, 2019
Mired in poverty, corruption and violent unrest, Haiti faces a fresh problem in the form of paid gunmen out to settle scoresAt the barricaded junction next to the international airport in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, protesters burn tyres and block the road with stones and a large truck.Cars and commercial vehicles that approach turn back or risk bein […]
Croatia wrongly deports Nigerian table tennis players to Bosnia December 5, 2019
Organisers of competition students travelled to attend demand their return to Nigeria The organisers of an international student sports competition have called for two Nigerian table tennis players to be returned to their own country after Croatian police wrongly deported them to a Bosnian refugee camp.Abia Uchenna Alexandro and Eboh Kenneth Chinedu, student […]
India: woman set on fire on way to testify against alleged rapists December 5, 2019
Woman left with 70% burns in latest attack as film director’s tweets on rape cause outcry An Indian woman has been set on fire on her way to a court hearing to testify against two men who had allegedly raped her.The 23-year-old is in a critical condition in hospital with 70% burns after she was set upon by five men in the city of Unnao in Uttar Pradesh. They […]
Boris Johnson says sorry for 'any offence caused' by burqa article December 5, 2019
PM apologises over piece describing Muslim women who wear veil as looking like letterboxes and bank robbersGeneral election latest - live newsBoris Johnson has apologised “for any offence caused” by his article describing Muslim women who wear a face-covering veil as looking like “letterboxes” and “bank robbers”.The prime minister was confronted over the iss […]
Corriere dello Sport defends 'Black Friday' front page featuring Lukaku and Smalling December 5, 2019
Defiant director says front page was ‘innocent’Smalling’s club, Roma, hits out at the paperThe Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has defended its widely condemned front-page headline “Black Friday” which featured Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling as the former Manchester United players prepare to face each other in Serie A on Friday.The front page was he […]
Plastic pollution kills half a million hermit crabs on remote islands December 5, 2019
Experts fear species decline after huge number of deaths on Henderson and CocosMore than half a million hermit crabs have been killed after becoming trapped in plastic debris on two remote island groups, prompting concern that the deaths could be part of a global species decline.The pioneering study found that 508,000 crabs died on the Cocos (Keeling) Island […]

The BBC

Trump impeachment to go ahead - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi December 5, 2019
"Our democracy is what is at stake," the House Speaker says, as Mr Trump demands they act "fast".
Macron pension reform: France paralysed by biggest strike in years December 5, 2019
Transport and schools are severely affected by the nationwide walkout over pension changes.
Unnao: India woman set on fire on her way to rape case hearing December 5, 2019
The Indian woman suffered severe burns and is fighting for her life in hospital.
What's behind the wave of Middle East protests? December 5, 2019
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks why people have been taking to the streets in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.
Iran developing nuclear-capable missiles, European powers warn UN December 5, 2019
The UK, France and Germany say such activity is "inconsistent" with a UN Security Council resolution.
India newborn found alive in shallow grave now thriving December 5, 2019
The baby girl was found buried alive in a clay pot in India in a critical condition in mid-October.
South Korea intelligence officers accused of raping defector from North December 5, 2019
The North Korean woman was forced to have two abortions while in custody, her lawyers say.
Air New Zealand trials edible coffee cups to combat waste December 5, 2019
The national carrier hopes the cups will help reduce waste, but some say the airline should do more.