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For New Orleans, Brad Pitt houses were not enough

August 1, 2011 By John Wojcik

Some of the gleaming new structures sit opposite desolate, abandoned lots while others are sandwiched in between crumbling houses to which no one has returned.

Community, labor demand Rep. Akin protect vital social services

August 1, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

Nearly 100 community, labor and retiree activists rallied outside of Congressman Todd Akin's St. Louis office July 29.

NAACP: Over a century of struggle

July 29, 2011 By Rossana Cambron And Luis Rivas

Since its founding 102 years ago, the NAACP has been at the forefront in the fight for civil rights and social justice for African Americans and all working people.

White House to boost fuel economy standards

July 29, 2011 By Joel Wendland-Liu

The average car fuel economy will nearly double by 2025 to almost 55 miles per gallon, President Obama announced.

Is snail mail on its last legs?

July 29, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The United States Postal Service has announced that it will examine 3,700 post offices for the possibility of closure.