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Maryland Suspends Death Penalty |
by Joe Futrelle
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09 May 2002
Modified: 11 May 2002 |
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Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening has suspended the death penalty in the state pending a study of fairness of the practice. |
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Labor Hour Headlines 5-11-02 |
by Peter Miller
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11 May 2002
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Headlines as broadcast during the Illinois Labor Hour, Saturdays at 11 a.m. on WEFT 90.1 FM, Champaign. ENRON CAUGHT RED-HANDED, Trade secrecy vote--HR 3009, Fast track proceeds in Senate, Community College Faculty Gain Rights, AMA Stops Funding Its Union, New Hand at Chicago Labor Helm, AFSCME Members March on Capitol, Judge Won't Dismiss AFSCME Lawsuit. ANNC: Soul Survivors in Cambodia; Protest George Bush during his visit to Chicago |
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Education is a Human Right - Argument For A Fully Educated Population |
by Storm Bear Williams
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11 May 2002
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Education in America is turning into a disaster. As part of a larger education renewal, I propose that college education should be free for all American citizens. |
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Broad Coalition Working to Derail Fast Track Legislation in U.S. Senate |
by Interview by Between The Lines' Scott Harris
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11 May 2002
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Although likely to pass, opponents have strategy to defeat bill in House. Between The Lines' Scott Harris spoke with Patrick Woodall, research director with Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch. |
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Original Woodstock site is being threatened by corporate interests |
by SW
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10 May 2002
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In Bethel, NY, the town where the original Woodstock festival took place in 1969, is now being threatened by corporate interests who want to bulldoze the site and turn it into an off-limits area for those who wish to see the site where the legendary event took place. We can put a stop to this if enough people are aware of it. Pass the word around! |
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Kids get 'abysmal' grade in history; HS seniors don't know basics |
by USA Today (but it bears repeating)
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10 May 2002
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People often wonder why the US of A ends up in such stupid situations, behind the curve at home, and a stumbling clown abroad. Maybe this is the answer.
"Those who choose not to study history are doomed to repeat it..."
(or something like that-- DAMN! and I'm a history major!)
But it does note that part of the problem may be that history is often taught by non-majors, meaning they should hire more history majors (and pay them more to attract new people to the field!) |
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