U.S.
Illinois sues to prevent pension for cop tied to torture
February 9, 2011Activists against police torture here welcome Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's lawsuit to stop Jon Burge, the former police commander convicted for lying about the torture of suspects, from receiving his pension.
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Oakland mayor, residents discuss priorities
February 9, 2011The gathering was the latest in a series of actions Quan has initiated as part of her goal to be a "people's mayor."
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Taking care of dad in the tea party’s America
February 9, 2011When I stopped into a local fast food restaurant after church, the woman behind the counter explained with tears in her eyes why she had to bring her father to work with her.
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Flush with taxpayer cash, for-profit schools seek to quash oversight
February 9, 2011WARNING: Career schools may be hazardous to your financial and educational health.
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Anti-segregation march planned for Raleigh
February 8, 2011Quality education is seen by the organizers as linked to other issues, with the groups calling for "a broad, 14-point people's agenda."
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