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Bahrain: Rescind Travel Ban on Rights Defenders

(New York) – Bahrain should immediately rescind a travel ban against prominent human rights defenders whom authorities recently prevented from leaving the country, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Aid bill for workers sickened in World Trade Center cleanup after 9/11 attacks passes in House

A bill to give up to $7.4 billion to workers sickened during the cleanup of World Trade Center site after the Sept.

Aid bill for workers sickened in World Trade Center cleanup after 9/11 attacks passes in House

A bill to give up to $7.4 billion to workers sickened during the cleanup of World Trade Center site after the Sept.

Police: Man who shot 2 officers at hospital dies

This undated arrest photo provided by the Burt County Sheriff’s office, shows Jeffrey Layten, who was involved in a shooting with police officers at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Sept.

Police: Man who shot 2 officers at hospital dies

This undated arrest photo provided by the Burt County Sheriff’s office, shows Jeffrey Layten, who was involved in a shooting with police officers at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Sept.

Congress punts tough choice until after election

A deeply unpopular Congress is bolting for the campaign trail without finishing its most basic job – approving a budget for the government year that begins on Friday.

Congress punts tough choice until after election

A deeply unpopular Congress is bolting for the campaign trail without finishing its most basic job – approving a budget for the government year that begins on Friday.

Statement on President Obama’s “Moving America Forward” Youth Rally

President Obama held the first in a series of “Moving America Forward” rallies in Madison, Wisconsin tonight. Tonight’s rally focused on engaging and energizing young people.

DNC Youth Council Co-Chair Jason Rae (WI) issued the following statement after the rally:

“Tonight’s ‘Moving America Forward’ rally with President Obama demonstrates the importance that he and the Democratic Party [...]

Candidate Spotlight: Rep. Patrick Murphy

Throughout his time in Congress, Patrick Murphy has been an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights. As a Blue Dog Democrat in a volatile swing district, he has put his seat on the line to support equal rights.  He helped hate crimes legislation become the law of the land and proudly cosponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.  [...]

“Change is not a spectator sport”

Yesterday President Obama energized a huge crowd of supporters in Wisconsin, asking everyone to get off the sidelines and help continue bringing about the change we started fighting for in 2008.

"If you're willing to step up to the plate and realize that change is not a spectator sport, we will not just win this [...]

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