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Olympic Protesters Zero In on Sponsors

Tibet, Darfur activists lobby corporations, with some success

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2008 8:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – As the Beijing Olympics approach, advocates for a free Tibet and peace in Darfur are trying to hit the Games where it hurts: in the wallet. A coalition of groups has been petitioning the corporations that are sponsoring this year's Olympics to press China on... Read full story »

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