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October 15, 2012 France names a street after imprisoned journalist, Mumia Abu Jamal by Jose Santiago October 15, 2012 The concept, american exceptionalism, will be a topic for the Presidential Debate tonight by Playthell Benjamin October 15, 2012 Workers for Bain-owned companies rally by Linda Perry October 12, 2012 Celebrations in Puerto Rico over dropped plans to build a gas pipeline by Jose Santiago October 12, 2012 Celebrations in Puerto Rico over the Governor's decision to drop plans to build a gas pipeline across the island by Jose Santiago October 12, 2012 Celebrations in Puerto Rico over the Governor's decision to drop plans to build a gas pipeline across the island by Jose Santiago October 12, 2012 The Taliban sent a hit squad to kill Malala Yousufzi, a 14 year old girl education advocate by Linda Perry October 12, 2012 Paris street named after Mumia Abu Jamal by Jose Santiago October 12, 2012 Art in Odd Places Exhibition in New York by Rebecca Myles October 12, 2012 Benjamin on the Vice-Presidential debate by Playthell Benjamin October 11, 2012 The MTA is refusing to post anti-war and anti-racism ads in City subways by Andrea Sears October 11, 2012 Community activists in Queens are calling for rules for employment agencies ripping off immigrants by Jose Santiago October 11, 2012 Nuclear Regulatory Commission hears petition calling for the closing of a nuclear plant by Andrea Sears October 11, 2012 Affirmative Action on its head by Playthell Benjaim October 11, 2012 New York City Council introduces a package of bills for vote by Rebecca Myles October 10, 2012 City Council holds hearing on Community Safety Act, which would reform NYPD's Stop and Frisk practices by Linda Perry October 10, 2012 Dozens of healthcare workers picketed a nursing home where they are trying to get a first contract by Jose Santiago October 10, 2012 Two New York journalists arrested at the site of the Tar Sands Blockade by Andrea Sears October 10, 2012 New Green City, an exhibition of innovative ideas about living frugally and sustainably at New York's Union Square today by Rebecca Myles October 9, 2012 New York CIty Public Advocate has plans for pre K and after school programs by Linda Perry