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President Obama lays out his vision for the economy
July 25, 2013The president framed the economic tasks ahead of the country as one of fixing structural problems that go well beyond the current financial crisis.
Read moreInmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
July 25, 2013A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
Read moreDanville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
July 25, 2013"We need to stand up for each other."
Read moreFlorida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
July 25, 2013The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
Read moreAttorney General launches new voting rights battle
July 25, 2013The Justice Department is opening a new front in the battle for voting rights in response to a Supreme Court ruling that dealt a major setback to voter protections.
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