Free At Last! Herman Wallace Has Finally Been Released, Angola 3 News Despite all the exciting drama of the day, this is obviously a deeply bittersweet moment for all those involved in the campaign as we know Herman may not have much longer amongst us, but thanks to the unwavering commitment…
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From ThinkProgress: A shutdown isn’t just bad politically, it can also be damaging to the United States’ economy, taking the paychecks of federal employees out of the mix, and disrupting tourism across the country. Here’s a look at some of the latest numbers on how a shutdown might affect our…
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From ThinkProgress: Come midnight on Tuesday, if Congress doesn’t pass a continuing resolution that would fund the government, it will shut down until one can be passed. For federal workers, this means either facing a furlough or being forced to go to work without pay until the government is funded…
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Open enrollment for the state health insurance marketplaces, also known as exchanges, begins Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies [PDF] Summary of Coverage Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [PDF] Health Coverage for the Unemployed [PDF] State Health Insurance Marketplace…
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† Criminal InJustice is a weekly series devoted to taking action against inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. Nancy A. Heitzeg, Professor of Sociology and Race/Ethnicity, is the Editor of CI. Kay Whitlock, co-author of Queer (In)Justice, is contributing editor of CI. Criminal Injustice is published every Wednesday at…
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Local 1199 members came from New York to be arrested, and at least 1,000 teachers mobilized for the final Monday. (Photo by Ajamu Dillahunt.) From Southern Studies: Since April North Carolina has made national and international news with a remarkable social movement that has gathered thousands to protest, with nearly…
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The equinox brings autumn on September 22, 2013 at 4:44 P.M EDT Autumn Movement | by Carl Sandburg I cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts. The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper sunburned woman, the mother of the year, the…
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