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Washington State “likes” Facebook voter registration

July 19, 2012 By Dan Margolis

While states like Florida are trying to make it harder and harder to vote - at least for some - the state of Washington has taken another tack.

In San Francisco, controversy swirls around stop-and-frisk

July 18, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

The controversy erupted when Mayor Ed Lee made it known he was thinking about stop-and frisk for this city.

Connecticut labor builds political movement

July 18, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

"We won't ever let them take our movement backward," exclaimed Arlene Holt Baker, executive vice president of the AFL-CIO.

Florida voters back Stand Your Ground, disagree over application

July 18, 2012 By Dan Margolis

When it comes to changing gun laws, a plurality of likely voters in this state would rather "stand their ground."

Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200

July 17, 2012 By James Raines

Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.