U.S.
FOX-y move? Koch brothers may buy major U.S. newspapers
April 25, 2013The far-right billionaire Koch brothers are reportedly seeking to buy The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and five other daily newspapers.
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Detroit needs emergency action, not an emergency manager
April 24, 2013Detroit is far from the only community feeling the shock of the economic crisis.
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Social Security advocate says bigger cost-of-living raises needed
April 24, 2013Nancy Altman told lawmakers that instead of considering how to cut the cost of living adjustments, Social Security should adopt an alternative inflation measure.
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Students strike vs. standardized tests, school closings (with video)
April 24, 2013High school students went on strike today, refusing to participate in the second day of standardized testing.
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Tar sands refinery expanding just south of Chicago
April 23, 2013A Chicago Earth Day rally protested construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the threat tar sands oil poses to freshwater, air and climate. It was one of scores of actions held across the country.
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