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Reed Smith, leader for social justice, dies at 86

August 2, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

A lifelong peace and civil rights activist, he helped form the first integrated housing development in Waterbury in the 1950s.

Texas education board votes in favor of reason

August 1, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The Texas Board of Education voted 14-0 on July 22 to approve high school textbook supplements that promote a scientifically accurate understanding of evolution and the beginnings of life on earth.

Illinois governor signs state DREAM Act into law

August 1, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

In a packed auditorium at the Benito Juarez high school, hundreds of elected officials, students, community leaders and immigrant rights supporters watched as Gov. Pat Quinn signed the Illinois DREAM Act into law.

Auto workers face tough battle in contract talks

August 1, 2011 By John Rummel

With the current contract set to expire, contract negotiations for the 110,000 members of the United Auto Workers at Ford, GM and Chrysler opened.

For New Orleans, Brad Pitt houses were not enough

August 1, 2011 By John Wojcik

Some of the gleaming new structures sit opposite desolate, abandoned lots while others are sandwiched in between crumbling houses to which no one has returned.