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Thousands gather at UN for voting rights
December 12, 2011They came in the thousands to let the forces of reaction know that their voting rights - rights that were fought and died for - will not be taken away.
Read moreStates move on banks over foreclosure epidemic
December 9, 2011As street heat and public opinion escalates to "make the banks pay," a number of states are moving aggressively to bring relief to homeowners facing foreclosure.
Read moreChicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools
December 9, 2011The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.
Read moreNew Obama immigration policy in Denver is test case for nation
December 9, 2011The pilot is part of the initial implementation of the administration's new "prosecutorial discretion" guidelines for dealing with undocumented immigrants.
Read moreFlorida family fights to stay together
December 8, 2011The couple met on a blind date and fell in love. No family, especially one with two young children, should have to face so much adversity in order to stay united, they say.
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