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Atheists know more about religion than believers says poll
September 30, 2010A study released September 28 by the Pew Research center says atheists and agnostics know more about the world's religious faiths than believers.
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For disabled, questions abound on Race to Top
September 29, 2010Special education funding was doubled this year, but Race to the Top has more questions than answers, and doesn't address full funding in the long-term.
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A chilling contrast in Michigan’s 9th CD
September 29, 2010With the first debate over between incumbent Democrat Gary Peters and his Republican and tea party backed challenger Andrew (Rocky) Raczkowski, voters have real reason for concern.
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Facing Race conference highlights hope, vision and change
September 29, 2010More than 1,000 racial justice activists, educators and journalists convenedin Chicago Sept. 23-25 at the McCormick Hyatt Regency during the Applied Research Center's 2010 Facing Race national conference.
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Saving Bragg Nature Center: Another Obama success story
September 29, 2010The construction crews were hired thanks to a $3 million grant under President Obama's economic stimulus package - one of hundreds of projects across the nation that are creating millions of jobs.
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