Immigration Border Security Dominates Gang of Eight Debates
Byron York analyzes the Senate immigration debate, contrasting Republican calls for concrete border security before legalization with Democratic resistance. The piece notes Rubio's stance that legalization precedes security measures and highlights Grassley’s amendment delaying legalization until border security is in place.
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Women’s Equality Agenda urged in Albany vote
Inger Stern of the American Association of University Women argues that fifty years after the Federal Equal Pay Act, New York women earn far less than men and calls for the 10 item Women’s Equality Agenda. She urges Albany representatives to support pay equity harassment and discrimination protections and reproductive rights.
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National anthem star reveals stubborn racism in social media glare
Sa n Antonio 11 year old Sebastien de la Cruz faced racist jeers on Twitter after singing the national anthem at an NBA Spurs Heat game. He later performed again with praise from Mayor Julian Castro and coaches Popovich and Spoelstra. Spurs invited him back to sing again, demonstrating both progress and ongoing prejudice in America.
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June 20 highlights from History Today 2013
June 20 marks West Virginia becoming the 35th state in 1863 and the Great Seal of the United States approved in 1782. Notable events include Queen Victoria's accession in 1837, Lizzie Borden's 1893 acquittal, Ali's 1967 conviction later overturned, Nixon's 1972 tape, and the 2002 Atkins v Virginia ruling.
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