U.S.
Census: America becoming more urbanized
October 8, 2012In some ways, the nation is reversing previous trends; in others, it is forging completely new paths. The country is becoming both more integrated and more segregated.
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Gas prices and presidential politics
October 8, 2012The real issue is: who is to blame for the high prices, and what can be done to stabilize energy costs?
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New Jersey, number one in solar power, passes “revolution bill”
October 8, 2012"The bill could double the megawatts of solar power installed in New Jersey in the next few years."
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California approves election-day voter registration
October 5, 2012While Republican state governments press to restrict the vote, California's governor signed a bill allowing voters to register up to and on Election Day.
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Students, teachers protest university privatization, tuition hikes
October 5, 2012A new coalition at the University of Oregon rallied and marched Oct. 3 against rising tuition and plans to privatize governance of the university.
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