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$NY governor bans fracking – for now$

NY governor bans fracking – for now

December 20, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.

Families arrested at bank in foreclosure protest [with video]

December 17, 2010

Several families moved their belongings outside of a Chase Bank branch in an act of civil disobedience - and were arrested.

Chicago grassroots to mayoral candidates: we want a people’s agenda

December 17, 2010 By John Bachtell

CHICAGO - What are the most urgent issues this city's next mayor must address? That question was mulled by over 2,000 grassroots community activists Dec. 14 in a political style convention.

White House makes final push for DREAM Act

December 17, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

The Obama administration stepped up its campaign to overcome a possible Republican filibuster of the DREAM Act.

Are immigrants good for America?

December 15, 2010 By Dan Margolis

According to demographers, city planners and others, in order to replace an aging workforce, the U.S. desperately needs more immigrants, and they need access to quality education.