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Prisoners of the Census: How the incarcerated are counted distorts our politics

By Guest Blogger

September 18, 2009 - By Christian Smith-Socaris, Progressive States Network

Publisher of N.C. newspaper that won historic Pulitzer for anti-Klan crusade dies

By Sue Sturgis

September 17, 2009 -

In communities of color, the silent depression continues

By Desiree Evans

September 17, 2009 -

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VOICES: Investigate EPA's treatment of black communities in the South

By Guest Blogger

September 17, 2009 - By Robert D.

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Report criticizes Galveston Sheriff's decision not to evacuate county jail during Ike

By Desiree Evans

September 16, 2009 -

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Fight heats up over discriminatory housing laws in New Orleans area

By Guest Blogger

September 15, 2009 - Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, and President Obama are pulled into local battle 

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Gaps in ICE data put detainees at risk

By Guest Blogger

September 11, 2009 - By Cristina Fernandez-Pereda, New America Media