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    Sep 1, 2010 |Story| Burbank Leader

  1. Mailbag: Prop. 8 judge an activist judge?

    Gay relationships "are consistent with the core of the history, tradition and practice of marriage in the United States." There is no "historical purpose for excluding same-sex couples from marriage." "Gender no longer forms an essential part of marriage....

    Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), California, Marriage, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Politics

    2. Jun 5, 2010 |Story| Burbank Leader

  2. Valley protection in sights

    PASADENA — Rep. Adam Schiff on Friday announced the start of the long-awaited study of the region's hillsides, which could lead to federal protection of the local area. The announcement was a major milestone for Schiff (D-Burbank), who began...

    Tags: Laws, California, Unrest, Conflicts and War, George W. Bush, Santa Clarita (Los Angeles, California)

    3. May 20, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. People protesting planned school closings arrested at City Hall

    More than 20 people protesting Chicago Public School plans to close 53 elementary schools were arrested this afternoon at City Hall, officials said.
    Tribune reporter
    More than 20 people protesting Chicago Public School plans to close 53 elementary schools were arrested this afternoon at City Hall, officials said. The protesters were arrested after sitting and blocking elevators on the main floor of the building...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Career and Workplace, Police Arrests, Politics, Chicago Teachers Union

    4. May 20, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  4. Activists seek to keep PA chief justice Castille from another 10-year term

    HARRISBURG — Printed on the front of the activists' binder was "PA Chief Justice Ron Castille" inside a red caution symbol over the phrase "Put the 'NO' In November." Activists Tim Potts and Eric Epstein said the binder — filled with news...

    Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage, Juvenile Delinquency, Justice System

    5. May 20, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  5. Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups for extra...

    Tags: U.S. Department of State, Benghazi, Mitt Romney, Parties and Movements, Libya

    6. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Syria launches major assault on strategic rebel stronghold

    BEIRUT — Syrian forces launched a large-scale assault Sunday on the city of Qusair, a rebel stronghold near the Lebanese border, in the government's latest effort to push back opposition fighters from strategic areas of the country.
    BEIRUT — Syrian forces launched a large-scale assault Sunday on the city of Qusair, a rebel stronghold near the Lebanese border, in the government's latest effort to push back opposition fighters from strategic areas of the country. The opposition...

    Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, News Agency, Politics, Rebellions

    7. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Myanmar frees dissidents before leader's U.S. visit

    NEW DELHI — Myanmar President Thein Sein released some 20 political prisoners Friday, days before a historic summit with President Obama in Washington early next week, according to officials and prisoner rights groups.
    NEW DELHI — Myanmar President Thein Sein released some 20 political prisoners Friday, days before a historic summit with President Obama in Washington early next week, according to officials and prisoner rights groups. The ex-general's...

    Tags: Civil Rights, Burma, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Prisons

    8. May 13, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Relative of Englewood activist Hal Baskin is fatally shot

    The great-nephew of a prominent Englewood community activist was fatally shot Sunday in that neighborhood, according to family and police.
    The great-nephew of a prominent Englewood community activist was fatally shot Sunday in that neighborhood, according to family and police. Ronald Baskin, 21, of Lansing, was leaving his great-grandmother's home after stopping by to wish her a happy...

    Tags: Murder, Mother's Day, Shootings, Hal E. Baskin, Local Elections

    9. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. 3 days of marches against school closings planned

    With just over a week before the Chicago Board of Education votes on a proposal to close 54 schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and other activist groups said Monday they would hold marches over three days to protest the plan.
    With just over a week before the Chicago Board of Education votes on a proposal to close 54 schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and other activist groups said Monday they would hold marches over three days to protest the plan. The marches will begin...

    Tags: Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Rahm Emanuel, Politics, Chicago Teachers Union

    10. May 16, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  10. Union protesters urge Morning Call owners not to sell to Koch brothers

    About a dozen protesters demonstrated outside The Morning Call's Allentown offices Thursday to urge its parent company, Tribune Co., not to sell its newspapers to conservative businessmen Charles and David Koch.
    About a dozen protesters demonstrated outside The Morning Call's Allentown offices Thursday to urge its parent company, Tribune Co., not to sell its newspapers to conservative businessmen Charles and David Koch. The politically active brothers...

    Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Allentown, Chicago Tribune, Peter Liguori, Tribune Company

    11. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. In Bangladesh, shock may give way to status quo

    NEW DELHI — The disaster caused shocking loss of life among young, mostly female garment workers, awoke the conscience of a nation, spotlighted dismal working conditions and spurred loud calls for construction and labor reform. So far, that...

    Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Labor Legislation, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Immigration

    12. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Tribune newspapers attract suitors, 'noise'

    Seeking to tamp down “noise” over the possible sale of its newspapers, Tribune Co. CEO Peter Liguori sent an email to employees Wednesday calling speculation about a transaction premature.
    Tribune reporter
    Seeking to tamp down “noise” over the possible sale of its newspapers, Tribune Co. CEO Peter Liguori sent an email to employees Wednesday calling speculation about a transaction premature. “A sale transaction is only one of our...

    Tags: Oaktree Capital Management, David Koch, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Politics

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