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Gay Pride Parade
Rich Gardner | 06-10 The Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade of 2014 had 173 separate groups marching in it this year. The Vets For Peace group was number 26.
Martin A Droll Memorial Foundation & College Scholarship Fund
Rich Gardner | 06-02 Martin A Droll Memorial Foundation & College Scholarship Fund
Report suggests that further exploitation of Pennsylvania's residents is possible
Casino-Free Philly | 05-08 Liz Arnold said: “I think they could have spent that $153,000 on a study of gambling addiction instead of this industry wish-list."(1)
It's Not Just About Ukraine
Deena Stryker | 04-22 As the situation on Europe’s Eastern frontier degenerates predictably, awareness of the millennial violent history between Poles and Ukrainians is indispensable to any understanding.
Fundraiser for May 3rd
Fund-raiser for May Day observance 2014
Rich Gardner | 04-07 We held a Beef & Beer Fund-raiser for the May Day observance (May 3rd Elmwood Park) Excellent event! http://www.prawnworks.net/rlg/2014/May-Day-2014.html

News Briefs

Left Assembly
Rich Gardner | 06-27

An event at the LAVA building (4134 Lancaster Ave) to be held on Saturday, July 26th from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Flyer here.
Note on advertisements
Rich Gardner | 06-27

Noticed an advertisement on our front page when I used a different operating system with a different bowser. Ths ad does not appear with our consent, nor do we receive any compensation for it.
Walk and Rally for Universal Background Checks on Gun Sales
Terry Rumsey | 06-15

Event Sponsor: Delaware County United for Sensible Gun Policy
When: Saturday, June 28, 2014
What: Supporters of state and federal legislation establishing universal background checks on gun sales will walk from the Martin Luther King Historical Marker at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, PA to a rally site at Providence Friends Meeting House in Media, PA.
Western Media Admit Massive Turnout in Syrian Presidential Elections Abroad
Farsnews | 05-30

TEHRAN (FNA)- Media outlets across the world, even the ones in those western countries which back up the armed opposition to the Syrian government, were all shocked to see the massive voter turnout in the Syrian presidential election at the country's embassies abroad.
Part One: The Propaganda War over Ukraine
Walter Uhler | 05-08

As early as November 28, 2013, the reporters and editors of the New York Times decided that they would slant their news and opinions in favor protesters in Kiev, blame Russia, and ignore the activities of neo-Nazis and fascists.

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