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Ellen Stands Up to Right-Wing Gay Bashing Group "One Million Moms"
"One Million Moms" is angry JC Penny is sticking by Ellen, their spokesperson. Ellen had some choice words for them in return.
News Item  ·  Alternet  ·  Feb 10, 2012  

In Egypt, Activists Prepare for General Strike, Military Increases Tanks in Streets
In Egypt, a general strike has been called for Saturday, February 11, exactly one year after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. The strike aims to reach universities, factories, public transport and other public services. After a year of turmoil, protesters are still angered over the role of the...
News Item  ·  Common Dreams NewsCenter  ·  Feb 9, 2012  

Gut-wrenching social issues return to forefront of Campaign 2012
This was supposed to be an election where America’s struggling economy takes center stage. Then social issues got in the way. Republican strategists know they can’t win on the economy. “We’re weak on economic issues,” a GOP strategist admitted to Capitol Hill Blue...
News Item  ·  Capitol Hill Blue  ·  Feb 10, 2012  

Charts: Women Who Use Birth Control Are the 99 Percent
Regardless of race, age, or religion, virtually every American woman who's ever had sex has also used some form of birth control. Yet efforts to block millions of women's access to contraception has reached new heights. Below, a quick reality check on just how widespread (and uncontroversial)...
News Item  ·  Mother Jones Politics  ·  Feb 10, 2012  

Snapshot—February 9th, 2012
“Trying not to FEC up”—wise words to live by in our Federal Election Commission reporting team.
News Item  ·  Organizing for America  ·  Feb 10, 2012  

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