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Tuesday 9 May
Liberia's Children (09:56) - What is going on in our world when adults would find pleasure in harming the world's children? One would think the "devil" has certainly discovered a way to ruin civilizations by first destroying its children. Something to ponder. Some of...
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Thursday 13 April
$8.50 an Hour Buys a Bleak Existence (13:13) - Reality can sometimes hit you in the face with both fists. Anyone living from paycheck to paycheck, just got laid off and cannot afford the Cobra payments, recently retired and living on a fixed income, the world can be a...
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Tuesday 11 April
The Rev. Jackson Urges Blacks to Be More Vocal on Immigration (10:43) - By Peter Ortiz © 2006 DiversityInc.com® April 11, 2006 Latinos propelled the immigration debate to a new level Monday and may pave the way for a new human-rights struggle that isn't limited to ethnicity or race. "The movement is bigger...
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Monday 10 April
As Millions of Latinos Protest, Most Black Leaders Silent on Immigration (10:52) - By Peter Ortiz © 2006 DiversityInc.com® April 10, 2006 As many politicians push a harsh immigration agenda, black leaders face a difficult challenge in convincing constituents why they need to support immigrants. So far, only the NAACP and one black...
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Sunday 12 February
Raise The Fist Case Far From Over (11:05) - “First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist, so I said nothing. Then they came for the Social Democrats, but I was not a Social Democrat, so I did nothing. Then came the trade unionists, but...
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Tuesday 24 January
Human Rights Watch World Report 2006 (11:52) - U.S. Policy of Abuse Undermines Rights Worldwide "Fighting terrorism is central to the human rights cause. But using illegal tactics against alleged terrorists is both wrong and counterproductive. " -- Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch Human Rights...
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