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Civil rights, labor groups to hold jobs march Oct. 15

September 30, 2011 By Joe Sims

Energized by President Obama's bold call for passage of the American Jobs Act, civil rights and labor groups are calling for a national march in Washington to support it.

Occupation of Wall Street nears third week (with video)

September 29, 2011 By John Wojcik

As the Occupy Wall Street protest nears its third week, demonstrators continue their marching, picketing, and numerous acts of civil disobedience.

Colorado cantaloupes: a deadly listeria outbreak

September 29, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Contaminated cantaloupes have resulted in a listeria outbreak in the U.S., which has poisoned 72 people and taken 16 lives.

35 states get an F on teaching civil rights

September 29, 2011 By Joe Sims

When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.

Activists rally outside Ohio Governor Kasich’s energy summit

September 28, 2011 By Anne Caruso

Environmental activists rallied outside the Ohio State University Student Union, where Republican Gov. John Kasich held an energy summit.