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From the Right: Thatcher era over; let battle begin (again)
The death of Margaret Thatcher this past week marks the end of an era. It heralds the beginning of another. The Iron Lady may be no more but the core convictions for which she was most known must be brought to life again in Britain and across the world,...
Tags: Margaret Thatcher, United Kingdom, Ronald Reagan, Ethics, Religion and Belief
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Soroptimist rally focuses on 'modern-day slavery'
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Soroptomist International of Calexico spotlighted the critical issue of human trafficking during its third annual Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Rally and Vigil off Imperial Avenue early Friday evening. “Our location on...Tags: Social Issues, Prostitution, Sex Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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Valley remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
Staff WriterThe name of Martin Luther King Jr. has been resonating all over Imperial County, from the Northend to Calexico and, of course, all over the United States these past few days. King, a prolific speaker and polarizing figure who stood for civil rights and...Tags: Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Martin Luther King Jr.
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View from the Pew: Redemption is a part of everyone's story
Special to this NewspaperIf you haven’t seen Les Miserables yet, you really must. The performances are amazing, and I have no doubt that there will be more than one Oscar awarded for the film. What struck me most while watching the movie was how powerful the story of...Tags: Theft, Les Miserables (musical), Movies, Religion and Belief, Criminals
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Hargrave saw America's 'best' and 'worst'
Staff WriterEDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Women in American Culture and History,” according to theWashington, D.C.-based Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black...Tags: African-American History Month, Black History, Inauguration of President Barack Obama (2009), Abusive Behavior
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Rally against human trafficking is Saturday
Staff WriterCALEXICO — A “Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Rally” on Saturday hopes to raise awareness, provoke action and provide assistance for those affected by human trafficking in the area. “Too few people know that slavery still...Tags: Social Issues, U.S. Department of Justice
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INKED! Sweet racism is icing on the (cup)cake?
Little Debbie is rolling over in her grave, blowing cream-filled chunks into her cocoa-dusted bonnet.
That some rabble-rousing young Republicans from America’s liberal hotbed have corrupted the treat du jour for their bitter bon mot on affirmative...Tags: Social Issues, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Native Americans
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Human trafficking rally hits Calexico streets
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterCALEXICO — The issue of human trafficking came to Calexico on Saturday as Soroptimist International of Calexico held a rally to bring attention to the issue. Drums boomed as members of Calexico High School’s band performed, Soroptimist...Tags: Social Issues, Elections, Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Migration
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LETTER: Farmington's Underground Railroad Role
Regarding "On Path Out Of Slavery: Tracing the Steps Of Conductor Of The Underground Railroad" [May 19, Living], celebrating Harriet Tubman of Maryland: Let us not forget that in Farmington was an important station on that "railroad," with the town...Tags: Transportation, Harriet Tubman, Railway Transportation, Grand Central Terminal, Travel
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Garcia signs off with eagle as Kingston leads PGA
ReutersVIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia, embroiled in a racism row with Tiger Woods this week, got by with a little help from his friends on Thursday as he battled to a level-par 72 in the PGA Championship first round. South African veteran...Tags: Rory McIlroy, Miguel Angel Jimenez, James Kingston, PGA Championship, Travel
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U.S. Commerce nominee poised for swift Senate approval
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker on Thursday appeared on her way to becoming U.S. commerce secretary, after a top Republican lawmaker said she had answered most of his questions about her role in the failure of an Illinois bank...Tags: Parties and Movements, Jack Lew, Political Fundraising, White House, Hyatt Hotels Corp.
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Euro Tour chief sorry for 'coloured athletes' gaffe
ReutersVIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - European Tour chief executive George O'Grady was forced to issue an apology on Thursday after re-opening the Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia racism row by making an unfortunate comment about "coloured athletes". Just when it seemed...Tags: PGA Championship, The Players Championship, Travel, Sergio Garcia, Luke Donald
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