U.S.
White House says it’s eliminating useless rules, but not deregulating
May 26, 2011For the first time in history, the federal government has undertaken a "look back" to eliminate anachronistic, redundant or unwarranted regulations.
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N.J. Supreme Court upholds right to public education
May 26, 2011The court's decision continues a 136-year struggle by public education advocates to have a "thorough and efficient" education for all the state's children.
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Right wing pushes shocking child labor measures
May 26, 2011Currently the number of youth who are unemployed, especially youth of color, has risen to a level not seen decades.
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Gay slurs rejected in the NBA
May 26, 2011Anti-gay slurs in professional sports are unacceptable and show irresponsibility.
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Fracking stirs controversy in Ohio
May 26, 2011The GOP-dominated Ohio legislature is bent on allowing "fracking" at state parks against the wishes of concerned citizens and environemtal rights groups.
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