U.S.
Arizona takes another step backwards, critics say
May 17, 2010Arizona has taken another step backwards, critics say, after Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a new bill May 11 that aims to ban ethnic studies in the state's schools.
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A California battle over power to the people
May 17, 2010A public clean energy program began delivering electricity to 6,000 customers this month, and a for-profit electric giant is fighting it tooth and nail.
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Freedom Ride brings solidarity to Arizona
May 17, 2010DALLAS - A busload of Texans traveled to Phoenix to help build the nationwide movement against Arizona's anti-immigrant law.
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Gulf Coast scientists warn of hidden oil disaster
May 17, 2010NEW ORLEANS - What is happening in the Gulf is a "massive experiment" in how to poison an entire ecosystem, one scientist says.
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Organizing for America launches grassroots 2010 voter drive
May 14, 2010Mid-term elections seldom spur much grassroots energy, but with much at stake this fall, Organizing for America aims to change that.
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