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Advocates: Don't give directly to homeless
They're kind. They're industrious. They're generous. Across Indianapolis, roughly three dozen groups of good Samaritans bring food and clothing and other amenities to the city's neediest, the hardcore homeless who live on the streets even in the bitterest cold.
Immigration overhaul would allow legalization of undocumented immigrants
A large group of Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to stay in the country legally if they pay a fine, learn English and meet other requirements.
Amber Arellano: Detroit Charter Schools: new accountability movement...
As a black parent frustrated with the Detroit Public Schools, Chris White saw charter schools as the answer for better public education for Detroit's African-American and Latino families.
Teens google how to beat drug tests
Children can use the Internet to avoid detection of risky choices. Microsoft catalgo Effective cyber parents must anticipate how children can use the Internet to avoid detection of risky choices.
Harvard center salutes Act Up in New York during the a 80s Aids crisis
Banners screamed from the dingy walls of subway cars. Stickers shrieked from moving taxicabs: "Silence = Death.'' Twenty years ago the New York activist group AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, or ACT UP, placed its stamp on the national landscape.
Sides square off over stem cell bill
Two opposing sides are staking out their ground in a fight over stem-cell science in South Dakota, with one group now saying it might take its case to the Legislature instead of to voters in an election.
New York City homeless population at an all-time high
According to a report released last month by the New York City advocacy group Coalition for the Homeless, there are currently almost 37,000 people in the city shelter system.
New Brunswick to recount votes on changing city council makeup
A vote recount will take place in New Brunswick's battle over whether the city should be split into wards for city council elections, said Jim Vokral, administrator of the Middlesex County Board of Elections, today.
Kecksburg event tough nut to crack
Whatever dropped out of the sky in Kecksburg more than 40 years ago, NASA officials insist they have no records documenting its origin, recovery or supposed removal by the military.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research ...
A South Dakota group Coalition for Cures Not Cloning is speaking out against embryonic stem cell research.
More psychedelic homage than a stack of Bomp! fanzines
Heavy on the Mellotron, fuzz tones, and paisley, The Black Hollies Softly Towards the Light has more psychedelic homage than a stack of Bomp! fanzines.
Montana docs headed to DC to discuss healthcare reform
Four Montana doctors and one patient are traveling to Washington DC to talk about heath care reform.
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles sent out letters to all car registrants who didn't have a Social Security Number, Driver's License Number or State ID number attached to their car's registration.
NRC to Holds Licensing Meeting in Dana Point
Vol. 4, Issue 42, October 15, 2009 By David Zimmerle On October 22 the DoubleTree Guest Suites at Doheny Beach, located at 34402 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, will host the second of two meetings scheduled by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hear comments on proposed changes to environmental regulations related to nuclear power ...
Homeless Population in Shelters Hits Record High
There number of homeless people using city shelters each night has reached an all time high -- a 45 percent increase since Mayor Bloomberg took office eight years ago, according to a new report.
This morning, Mark Miner of the Perry campaign touts the list of endorsements the governor has received under this headline: a Texas Association of Realtors a Texas Chemical Council a Texas Home School Coalition PAC a T. Boone Pickens, Energy Entrepreneur a Texas Apartment Association a Texas Oil and Gas Association President Rob Looney a Texas ...
Poll pledge a remedya could cost disabled even more
AN ATTEMPT to make up for a broken promise to disabled people could result in some of them paying more for their home care, a campaign group has warned.
GENUINE renewal in any political party has to come from the grassroots. Considered in that light, the weekend preselection of Paul Fletcher in Bradfield sends an important signal that the Liberal Party is looking to the future.
Pop stars back 'Three Strokes' policy
Another day, another joint statement from a bunch of artists. This one comes from a number of signed artists who say they aren't the Featured Artists Coalition .
Curry at 10. Revolution at 11! Posted in Music and Media , 10th September 2009 16:07A GMT Controversy has ignited over last week's statement by the Featured Artists Coalition.
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