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A melting pot of resistance to Iranian president

hundreds of protesters congregated on the steps of the U.N. Plaza to protest for the socio-political and human right issues that has risen in the Middle East and domestically in the U.S.

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African immigrants rail against dictators in Midtown Manhattan

Some demonstrators also want a stronger response from the U.S. regarding what they see as the tyranny being perpetrated by leaders of their countries

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Protesters blame Iranian government for atrocities

Yesterday was the anniversary of the 1988 Massacre where more than 30,000 political prisoners were executed.

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Abortion Access Hackathon offers crucial tech skills to providers and advocates

But the introduction of basic technology, such as a working website or searchable database, can make a crucial difference in the work of abortion providers, advocates, and clients.

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LGBTQ hero Edith Windsor celebrated in moving service

Mourners held their heads down, sniffled back tears, held hands or embraced loved ones as they entered the funeral service.

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Latinos discuss leadership in the Age of Trump

For Calderón, it’s not the number of Latino leaders in power that is the issue in their community but the ideology and policies that they set forth.

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Ride Hailing Apps Put a Dent in Public Transportation

The MTC acknowledge that these ride-share services fill a crucial gap in the transportation needs of citizens that they cannot fill.

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Still No Closure For the Undocumented Victims of 9/11

Such was the struggle with many of the cases involving undocumented victims. Their careful attempts at staying hidden in life meant that their deaths were likely to go unnoticed as well.

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9/11 service at St. Paul’s Chapel has sparse turnout

Despite the church’s involvement in the rescue efforts after the collapse of the buildings, only about 40 spectators attended this year’s commemorative ceremony.

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The 11th of September at O’Hara’s

Among the roughly 2,750 people who died that Tuesday morning, many were regulars of O’Hara’s, whether it was for an after-work drink with a colleague or on their lunch break for a burger and fries.