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Immigrants, allies call for halt to deportations, path to citizenship

January 7, 2013 By Ben Markeson

A coalition of immigrant groups and community allies kicked off a 1,000-mile caravan to Washington, D.C here on Jan. 3, with a press conference at Orlando City Hall.

Year ends with 7.8 percent jobless rate

January 4, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The U.S. ended 2012 with a 7.8 percent jobless rate in December, unchanged from the month before and down 0.7 percent from the end of 2011.

No vote yet on Illinois marriage equality

January 4, 2013 By Blake Skylar

According to Rep. Greg Harris, its chief sponsor in the House, "there is simply not enough time or votes."

Republicans force expiration of Violence Against Women Act

January 4, 2013 By Susan Webb

The reason? Republicans reject extending the law's protections for women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students.

Ten Commandments monument spurs controversy in Oklahoma

January 3, 2013 By Zac Smith

The American Civil Liberties Union is considering challenging the placement of a Ten Commandments monument near the Oklahoma state Capitol.