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GOP bill would expose Grand Canyon to uranium mining

October 20, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Republicans are proposing a bill that would expose one million acres of Grand Canyon National Park to uranium mining, which critics say would spread pollution and destroy 8,000 jobs.

Does the GOP hate women?

October 3, 2011 By Martha Burk

Even though they're afraid to utter the W word, it's pretty easy to see what their views are on issues concerning the majority of voters.

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.

Paid sick days the law now in Seattle

September 26, 2011 By John Wojcik

Seattle's mayor signed the historic bill Friday. Every worker in the city, depending upon his or her conditions of employment, is now guaranteed five to nine sick days per year.

Report: Transgendered blacks highly victimized

September 20, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Because of the effects of racism, being black in America has never been easy. And if you're transgendered, you are also likely to have been discriminated against. But if you're black and transgendered, the chances increase...