Poverty
Big business greed “holds Illinois hostage”
June 14, 2011The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group made $951 million in profits on $3 billion in income in 2010. But that's not enough, they are threatening to move out of Illinois unless they get a tax break.
Read moreEcuador’s social spending lifts many out of poverty
June 8, 2011Since President Correa took office four years ago, 15.851 billion USD has been invested in public works.
Read moreAt empty train depot, Detroiters demand jobs
June 7, 2011DETROIT - They believe that if a negligent slumlord did what he was supposed to, the worst urban blight could be used to generate good jobs.
Read moreYouth employment at historic low
June 7, 2011"Having a job helps youth mature and teaches responsibility."
Read moreUnion prepares to “stamp out hunger”
May 6, 2011The 300,000 members of the National Letter Carriers Association will be collecting tens of millions of pounds food to help the needy as part of its food drive.
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