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Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Thousands of protesters are in Tampa at the Republican National Convention.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Quincy Human Rights Commission questions general assistance disbursement.

Friday, March 30, 2012  The Quincy Human Rights Commission and YWCA have been putting on these study circles to discuss the issue for the past few years.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Since their start in 2006, more then 200 people have gone through the study circle sessions.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Obama administration presenting first US call for gay rights at the UN Human Rights Council

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Protesters and regime supporters fought in a second day of rock-throwing battles at a central Cairo square while new lawlessness spread around the city.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Clinton optimistic about US-Chinese talks, says countries must have strong foundation of trust.

Monday, November 01, 2010  State officials says Iowa residents can soon start applying for help with paying heating costs.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for using nonviolence to demand fundamental human rights in his homeland.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The Quincy City Council Monday night voted to table for one week a petition by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Afghan President Karzai makes big promises in inaugural address; critics cautiously hopeful

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Dalai Lama and Obama will not meet this week as monk receives rights award

Saturday, September 12, 2009  The Human Rights Commission and YWCA Quincy put on the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Feedom Plaza.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Rights worker: Nigerian security forces killing civilians amid attacks on Islamist sect