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Protesters to players: Park somewhere else
Assignment ManagerThere's a new chapter in the fight over a section of old growth forest at Virginia Tech. Friday morning, about a half-dozen protesters roped off a section of Stadium Woods that is often used for football parking. The protesters say members of the...Tags: Football, Politics, Sports
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Martinsville protesters against voter ID bills
ReporterProtesters in Martinsville are urging lawmakers not to touch their voting rights. About a dozen protesters from Virginia Organizing say their ability to vote could be taken away if the Governor signs two bills into law. At issue: bills that would...Tags: Elections, Voting, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Politics
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Martinsville activists, leaders use history to prepare for the future
ReporterCommunity leaders in Martinsville are applying the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to today's problems. It's part of a weekend long celebration of events honoring the life of Dr. King. Friday morning, black community leaders held a round-...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Politics
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Students trying to get Virginia Tech to use clean energy
A push on Sunday from students to get Virginia Tech to use clean energy.
Hundreds of students from across the state were on campus for a rally.
They're part of the Virginia Alliance for a Cleaner Environment.
They are advocating for clean energy...Tags: Virginia Tech, Asthma, Politics
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Roanoke pastors, clergy and activists get active to address HIV and AIDS
Anchor/ReporterEvery hour, it's estimated six peple are infected with H-I-V. That means every 9.5 minutes 1 person is infected. Pastors, clergy and other community activists in the Roanoke Valley are taking a stand and getting active to try and change those...Tags: Demonstration, Elections, Barack Obama, AIDS, Diseases and Illnesses
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Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
People across the area were marching toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of unity and tolerance.
About 100 people turned out Monday afternoon for the annual walk across the memorial bridge named after the activist.
The march ended at First...Tags: Human Interest, Elections, Martin Luther King Jr., African Americans, Minority Groups
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Activists defend gun rights at Virginia rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Hundreds of gun-toting citizens have gathered at the Virginia Capitol to rally for gun rights.
Speakers at Monday's event said tragedies such as the shooting spree in Arizona that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are no...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Interior Policy, Injuries and Wounds, Laws, Gun Control
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House Changes To GMO Bill Irk Activists
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — Activists pressing for a state law requiring labels on food with genetically modified ingredients are disappointed and angry that the House of Representatives weakened a bill approved by the Senate earlier this week. "It's very clear...Tags: Government, Robin Williams, Laws, U.S. Senate, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut)
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Activists rally against potential L.A. Times sale to Koch brothers
About 100 activists rallied in Beverly Hills on Thursday evening to protest a potential sale of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers to the politically conservative Koch brothers. Part of the group -- a collection of environmentalists,...
Tags: Judaism, Oaktree Capital Management, Los Angeles Times, Newspaper and Magazine, Investments
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Malaysia police arrest opposition figures in crackdown
ReutersBy Siva Sithraputhran KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Reuters) - Malaysian police arrested several opposition politicians and activists on Thursday, launching a crackdown on dissent three weeks after an election exposed deep divisions in the country and sparked...Tags: Elections, Government, Parliament, Civil Rights, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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Deutsche bosses seek to win over skeptical shareholders
ReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank's bosses tried to convince skeptical shareholders at a lively annual meeting on Thursday that the bank was on the right track again after facing a host of legal problems. Co-chief Executives Anshu Jain and Juergen...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Jainism, Deutsche Bank AG, Religion and Belief, Finance
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Malaysian police arrest opposition figures in crackdown
ReutersKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian police arrested three opposition politicians and activists on Thursday and charged another with sedition, launching a crackdown on dissent three weeks after an election exposed deep divisions in the country and sparked a...Tags: Elections, Government, Laws, Parliament, Civil Rights
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