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State by State, the Case Against Prisons Becomes Promising
State by State, the Case Against Prisons Becomes Promising
http://www.sanquentinblog.com/The United States imprisons more of its own citizens than any other country in the world including China, who has a population four times the size. Five percent of the w ...
26 Nov, 2012
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The Paradox of NASA Budget Cuts
The Paradox of NASA Budget Cuts
Tuesday marks a significant event for the US military. The first F-35 Lightning II, the product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program that started in 1996, will be placed into service after an ina ...
25 Nov, 2012
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NASA Budget Cuts Highlights Problem with Washington Fiscal Plans
NASA Budget Cuts Highlights Problem with Washington Fiscal Plans
Tuesday marks a significant event for the US military. The first F-35 Lightning II, the product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program that started in 1996, will be placed into service after an ina ...
25 Nov, 2012
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3 min read
Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013
Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013
Credit: The Albany TimesNovember 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and Washington through ballot re ...
25 Nov, 2012
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US and Mexico Sign Landmark Freshwater Treaty
US and Mexico Sign Landmark Freshwater Treaty
Credit: AZflyfishing.comToday, the United States and Mexico will sign a landmark treaty on freshwater resources in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, W ...
20 Nov, 2012
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Democrat Ron Barber Widens Slight Lead Over Martha McSally
Democrat Ron Barber Widens Slight Lead Over Martha McSally
Ron Barber has earned national name recognition since taking over for Gabby Giffords' congressional seat earlier this year. But the Democrat has not had an easy time keeping his seat in the heavily Re ...
16 Nov, 2012
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Religious Diversity in Congress, A Year of "Firsts"
Religious Diversity in Congress, A Year of "Firsts"
Credit: ThinkProgress, Click to EnlargeWith over 120 million ballots cast, voters changed the face of the US Congress. As a byproduct of electing new Representatives, Americans elected the first Hind ...
16 Nov, 2012
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Religious Diversity in Congress, A Year of "Firsts"
Religious Diversity in Congress, A Year of "Firsts"
Credit: ThinkProgress, Click to EnlargeWith over 120 million ballots cast, voters changed the face of the US Congress. As a byproduct of electing new Representatives, Americans elected the first Hind ...
16 Nov, 2012
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3 min read
Maj. Gen. Jackson Selected to Lead California State Parks
Maj. Gen. Jackson Selected to Lead California State Parks
Credit: USMCCalifornia State Parks have perpetuated in a state of disarray during the course of 2012 with the announcement that many will be closed, then remain open, and now will have a new director ...
14 Nov, 2012
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Union Dissolved
Union Dissolved
Since Obama won reelection a week ago, the White House website has been flooded with petitions from citizens in various states wanting their states to secede from the union.  It is important to n ...
13 Nov, 2012
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