Republicans Allege McCain Covered Up His Collaboration with the North Vietnamese While a POW | Election 2008 | AlterNet (www.alternet.org)

Allegations resurface that McCain made propaganda statements and tried to keep Viet Cong records about him classified.

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US Vets Fight for the Vote (www.thenation.com)

When a prospective enlistee shows up at a US Armed Forces Recruitment Center, the recruiter asks whether the individual would like to register to vote. But for the veteran returning home – even one... More

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Anwar Ibrahim Claims Majority (www.guardian.co.uk)

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Malaysian Opposition Fails to Put Together Majority (agonist.org)

Things continue to be very interesting in Malaysia, with Anwar failing to form the next Government by his self-imposed deadline.

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1st anniversary of the beginning of the Saffron Revolution (www.opednews.com)

The Saffron Revolution consisted of a series of massive demonstrations led by Buddhist monks demanding democratic reforms in Burma. The demonstrations began on September 18th...

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Buddhist monks begin a new demonstration in Burma (www.opednews.com)

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Aung San Suu Kyi halts food rations boycott (www.guardian.co.uk)

Burma's detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has accepted food rations for the first time in...

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Burma seat should be questioned (www.mizzima.com)

When the United Nations considers the petition to strip Burma's junta of their seat in the international body's General Assembly, the United Nations should...

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So Much for States’ Rights (www.racewire.org)

For years, California has allowed undocumented students who have met stringent requirements to pay in-state tuition at all state colleges and universities. This week a California State Court of Appeal... More

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Government Requires Gardisil for All Immigrants (www.racewire.org)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a revised list of vaccines required for applicants seeking to adjust status to become legal permanent residents. This revision follows... More

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