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Germany's Left party launches uncompromising election fight
Reuters* Left party opts for old-school socialism for Sept. 22 vote * Social Democrats rule out forming coalition with Left * Left party working to heal splits but has lost ground By Alexandra Hudson DRESDEN, June 16 (Reuters) - Germany's Left party set an...Tags: Germany, Government, Parties and Movements, Political Systems, Politics
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READER SUBMITTED: Lindsay Smolka Receives Connecticut River Academy Teacher of the Year Award
Greater HartfordSpanish teacher Lindsay Smolka embodies what it means to be a leader and a mentor to the students at the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College. "I'm always trying to make things more exciting. A teacher means being supportive and letting...Tags: East Hartford, Goodwin College, Schools, Teachers, High Schools
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Czech leader clings on after close aide charged with graft
ReutersPRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas was clinging to office on Friday after prosecutors accused a close aide of being at the center of a corrupt web of political favors and secret surveillance. The leader of a junior partner in the...Tags: Criminals, Justice System, Media Industry, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, Regional Director, Florida Anti-Defamation League
Last Week: Facebook’s recent announcement that it is committing to take proactive steps to monitor and remove hate speech, specifically through a campaign to end gender-based hate speech, is an important leap forward toward fostering a more civil...
Tags: YouTube, eBay Inc., Google Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Discrimination
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Lawyers fear Jackson Jr. will lack mental care in prison
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON — As former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. awaits sentencing on July 3, his lawyers filed a court document today saying that he needs ongoing mental health treatment and is unlikely to get suitable care if sent to prison. “It is...Tags: Trials, Mental Health, Health and Medical Professionals, U.S. Congress, Behavioral Conditions
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While working for spies, Snowden was secretly prolific online
ReutersBy John Shiffman, Mark Hosenball and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - While working for U.S. intelligence agencies, Edward Snowden had another secret identity: an online commentator who anonymously railed against citizen surveillance and...Tags: Bank Robbery, Employment, Dell Inc., Science and Technology, Gaming
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More Americans consider themselves multiracial
The number of Americans who consider themselves multiracial has grown faster than any other racial group nationwide, new Census Bureau data reveal, a sign of slow but momentous shifts in the way that Americans think about race. Mixed or multiracial...Tags: Minority Groups, United States Census Bureau, Social Issues, Tiger Woods, Sociology
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City parks must attract youngsters
Kudos to Baltimore for being recognized as one of the top cities for its parks and outdoor resources ("Baltimore's parks slip to 21st in nation," June 5). There's no question that open spaces and parks can contribute to a healthier, even more prosperous...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Arts and Culture, Culture, Conservation
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State, local officials step up efforts to prevent cellphone theft
Just hours before they were scheduled to meet with representatives from four leading phone manufacturers Thursday, two public officials announced they have lined up support from 40 government leaders and scholars urging phone makers to make devices with...
Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Apple iTunes Radio, Criminals, Samsung Group, Justice System
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Norway's opposition stretches poll lead as elections loom
ReutersOSLO (Reuters) - Norway's centre-right opposition widened an already big lead over the ruling Labor Party in opinion polls, putting it firmly on course to win elections in less than three months, a fresh poll showed on Thursday. Prime Minister Jens...Tags: Government, Career and Workplace, Labour Party (UK), Politics, Norway
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Letters: Smearing Snowden
Re "Bent on shining a light on U.S. security," June 11 The Times' negative portrayal of Edward J. Snowden — mentioning in the first paragraph that he was a high school dropout and a failed military recruit — does a disservice. Snowden's...Tags: U.S. Congress, Arts and Culture, Culture, HIV, National Security Agency
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Steinbrueck urges Germans to wake up to Merkel's shortcomings
Reuters* Social Democrats lag Merkel ahead of Sept. 22 election * Steinbrueck was finance minister in 05-09 grand coalition * Hampered by Merkel's position in political middle ground By Stephen Brown BERLIN, June 13 (Reuters) - The centre-left candidate...Tags: Germany, Government, Career and Workplace, Angela Merkel, Labor Legislation
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