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Feb. 23rd, 2014 04:19 am* The Ukrainian Parliament has been freeing political prisoners and making laws favored by the protesters. They have dismissed the president and voted for an election in May. The army has stated they will not intervene. There is worry that Russia might.
* "Cauldron of unrest bubbles over in Venezuela:"
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* This week in voter suppression: Ohio. "All eyes on Ohio voting laws:"
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* "Reid: People die without health insurance:"
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* "Judge Tosses Muslim Spying Suit Against NYPD, Says Any Damage Was Caused by Reporters Who Exposed It:" http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaia-aquarium/2014-booty-grab-mega-grab-forum-a-grab-in-every-bite-page/t.90145935_451/
* "Exclusive with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand:"
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* TW: Extreme Racism, Lynching. "Tenn. official ‘threatened’ blacks with skin ‘trophy’ he saved from 1896 lynching:" http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/20/tenn-official-threatened-blacks-with-skin-trophy-he-saved-from-1896-lynching/
* "My Night in Solitary:" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/21/opinion/my-night-in-solitary.html?_r=1
* "Pastor tells 'White Christians of Florida,' that 'stench from your houses of worship is wafting' across America:" http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/02/pastor_tells_white_christians.html
* "Are Republicans even trying? Another Obamacare horror story bites the dust:" http://www.salon.com/2014/02/21/are_republicans_even_trying_another_obamacare_horror_story_bites_the_dust/
* "What's in Ariz.'s 'religious freedom' bill?:"
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* Petition against the new Ugandan "Kill the Gays" Bill: https://www.allout.org/en/actions/kill-the-bill
* We are in the ugly part of my unpacking, with lots of little fiddly bits needing to find homes. It's slow and unsatisfying, hence me not saying much.
* "Traveler's Table: Dumplings around the world:" http://www.usatoday.com/experience/food-and-wine/best-of-food-and-wine/travelers-table-dumplings-around-the-world/5607327/
* "The Great White 1%:" http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2014/02/21#.UwiM0IWwLdg
* "Cauldron of unrest bubbles over in Venezuela:"
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* This week in voter suppression: Ohio. "All eyes on Ohio voting laws:"
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* "Reid: People die without health insurance:"
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* "Judge Tosses Muslim Spying Suit Against NYPD, Says Any Damage Was Caused by Reporters Who Exposed It:" http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaia-aquarium/2014-booty-grab-mega-grab-forum-a-grab-in-every-bite-page/t.90145935_451/
* "Exclusive with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand:"
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* TW: Extreme Racism, Lynching. "Tenn. official ‘threatened’ blacks with skin ‘trophy’ he saved from 1896 lynching:" http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/20/tenn-official-threatened-blacks-with-skin-trophy-he-saved-from-1896-lynching/
* "My Night in Solitary:" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/21/opinion/my-night-in-solitary.html?_r=1
* "Pastor tells 'White Christians of Florida,' that 'stench from your houses of worship is wafting' across America:" http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/02/pastor_tells_white_christians.html
* "Are Republicans even trying? Another Obamacare horror story bites the dust:" http://www.salon.com/2014/02/21/are_republicans_even_trying_another_obamacare_horror_story_bites_the_dust/
* "What's in Ariz.'s 'religious freedom' bill?:"
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* Petition against the new Ugandan "Kill the Gays" Bill: https://www.allout.org/en/actions/kill-the-bill
* We are in the ugly part of my unpacking, with lots of little fiddly bits needing to find homes. It's slow and unsatisfying, hence me not saying much.
* "Traveler's Table: Dumplings around the world:" http://www.usatoday.com/experience/food-and-wine/best-of-food-and-wine/travelers-table-dumplings-around-the-world/5607327/
* "The Great White 1%:" http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2014/02/21#.UwiM0IWwLdg