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Ohioans rally to support voting rights
August 21, 2012Ohio GOP Secretary of State Jon Husted came under national scrutiny and ridicule when he let Republican-leaning counties have extended early voting hours while restricting hours in Democratic-leaning counties.
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Progressive cinema: Spotlight on Detroit
August 14, 2012Ultimately it's the people that make a city. There are still many good people in Detroit; many great activists and endless joys left in this embattled city.
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Oak Creek tragedy rooted in right-wing extremism
August 8, 2012As a nation, we cannot allow this hate crime (or any hate crime) to be swallowed up by the next news cycle and then forgotten.
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Windy City turns “war zone” from gun violence
July 26, 2012The city once known for wind is now known for gun violence.
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Study says race is driving voter ID laws
July 24, 2012What is really behind the rash of new voter identification laws? We have available a scientific answer, one not distorted by political rhetoric or blatantly ridiculous reasons.
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