Education
Republican war spreads to students
May 8, 2012Republican senators today filibustered the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. Their action threatens to create havoc with the economy, and wreck the country's future.
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Philly school “restructure” plan meets stiff opposition
April 30, 2012As this city's School Reform Commission prepares to roll out a plan for the radical "restructuring" of one of the nation's largest school districts, resistance is building.
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Obama pushes for lower student loan rates
April 25, 2012President Barack Obama is on the road again, this time to warn students about a pending interest rate hike on college loans if Congress doesn't act.
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Poll: Arizonans oppose right-wing agenda
March 30, 2012Arizonans, including self-identified Republicans, overwhelmingly oppose the extreme legislative agenda being pushed by lawmakers at the Statehouse.
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Progressive alliance charts new course for Latin America
March 26, 2012Over 250 people, including students, teaches, unionists, and political activists, attended the two-day conference on this city's north side.
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