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Voter suppression faces stiff opposition in Florida
January 17, 2012A statement released by the Republican Party of Florida claims they are "closing the gap" on Democrats with new GOP voter registrations. To analyze the facts properly one needs to look beyond the numbers.
Read moreFrench Quarter curfew targets Black youth, critics charge
January 13, 2012Due to a new law passed in New Orleans, in the French Quarter children 16 and younger must obey an 8 p.m. weekend curfew, replacing a previous curfew of 11 p.m.
Read moreYoungstown earthquake hearing reveals public anger, few answers
January 13, 2012"This is a dog-and-pony show," said a dissatisfied resident, among hundreds at a public hearing to investigate the city's 4.0 earthquake on New Year's Eve.
Read moreMissourians push to cap payday loan interest rates
January 13, 2012Payday loan companies can charge up to 1,950 percent interest; Missouri voters may be able to change that in November.
Read moreOpposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly
January 13, 2012Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
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