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Forgive student loans and save the economy
September 27, 2011When the first economic meltdown hit in 2008, speculation and sub-prime loan debt were to blame. Now, with $900 billion in student loans, Americans are beginning to ask the question, is the student debt crisis next?
Read moreJamey Rodemeyer, 14: another victim of anti-gay bullying
September 26, 2011Anti-LGBT bullying in this nation is unfortunately at epidemic levels among teens. On Monday 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer took his own life after being incessantly bullied by classmates.
Read moreVeto of “voter ID” law upheld in New Hampshire
September 12, 2011Poorer people and students scored a voting rights victory in New Hampshire as a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch of a controversial voter ID law was upheld.
Read moreJustice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico
September 12, 2011A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.
Read moreChicago students protest Sears ties to child labor and rape
September 9, 2011High school students are protesting Sears's purchase of clothing from a factory where a supervisor is an unpunished serial rapist of young females.
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