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Over 1 million sign to force recall of Wisconsin governor

January 17, 2012 By John Wojcik

The people of Wisconsin today submitted over a million signatures on petitions to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker, 460,000 more than needed to trigger a recall election.

Voter suppression faces stiff opposition in Florida

January 17, 2012 By Joshua Leclair

A statement released by the Republican Party of Florida claims they are "closing the gap" on Democrats with new GOP voter registrations. To analyze the facts properly one needs to look beyond the numbers.

French Quarter curfew targets Black youth, critics charge

January 13, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Due to a new law passed in New Orleans, in the French Quarter children 16 and younger must obey an 8 p.m. weekend curfew, replacing a previous curfew of 11 p.m.

Youngstown earthquake hearing reveals public anger, few answers

January 13, 2012 By Joe Sims

"This is a dog-and-pony show," said a dissatisfied resident, among hundreds at a public hearing to investigate the city's 4.0 earthquake on New Year's Eve.

Missourians push to cap payday loan interest rates

January 13, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

Payday loan companies can charge up to 1,950 percent interest; Missouri voters may be able to change that in November.