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Education Chief to Warn Advocates That Inferior Charter Schools … - New York Times

New York Times
By SAM DILLON The Obama administration has made opening more charter schools a big part of its plans for improving the nation's education system, but Education Secretary Arne Duncan will warn advocates of the schools on Monday that low-quality …
Public News Service
Fox 28
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Written on June 22, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Gay-marriage advocates wary of federal appeal of Calif. decision - Seattle Times

Seattle Times
A federal appeal of the California Supreme Court's ruling Tuesday upholding a gay-marriage ban was met with skepticism about a conservative's involvement and gay-rights advocates have avoided taking the issue to federal court because of the …
The Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
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Written on May 28, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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NAACP event honors advocates, activists - Detroit Free Press

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BY ZLATI MEYER • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • May 3, 2009 The sea of sequins, bold hats and the occasional tuxedo swelled when the Queen of Soul was introduced to more than 8000 subjects, guests at the 54th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner at Cobo …
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Written on May 4, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Slow food advocates grow support for farm housing project at UC… - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA -
Locally, Gabriella Cafe and Ristorante Avanti are among those donating a portion of sales to the Grow a Farmer campaign to keep free housing for students. Most students could not afford to rent a place in town. "If I had to pay for housing while I was …

Written on May 3, 2009 | Posted in Housing | No comment

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Advocates on Both Sides Seek Momentum on Same-Sex Marriage - New York Times

New York Times
Matthew Putney/The Waterloo Courier, via AP By JEREMY W. PETERS ALBANY - A marriage license is just a Metro-North ride to Connecticut away for same-sex couples in New York City.
Washington Post
Reuters
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Written on April 9, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Advocates for Homeless Urge Support for Crossings - San Leandro Times

San Leandro Times, United States
We see a critical need for low-income housing in our city and are convinced that the Crossings Project will help relieve this problem. The IHN is comprised of 10 faith communities in San Leandro. Approximately 100 volunteers maintain our April Showers …