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Reuters 200,000 people took to the streets Monday to oppose political corruption and inferior public services.
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Michigan Will Take Over Detroit
Snyder has "top candidate" for Emergency Manager in mind; consolidation of power will likely lead to cuts and asset sales that the mayor and city council sought to avoid.
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The Sequester Will Be Worst for the Nation's Poorest Schools
Districts serving less affluent communities will be hit the hardest by cuts.
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Why You Might Not Want to Let a Private Prison Company Name Your Stadium
Some naming rights just aren't worth it.
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Photos
Here's Exactly How Bad Beijing's Smog Crisis Is, In One Photo
China World Trade Center Tower III is more than 1,000 feet tall and can't be seen today in Beijing.
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A Brief History of Bottle Recycling
A story of trash and class in America.
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Could We Model a National Energy Policy on 'Race to the Top'?
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm wants to see states and metro areas compete for green energy funding.
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What's at Stake in the Voting Rights Act Case
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments challenging the Voting Rights Act of 1968, civil rights advocates are rising to support the anti-discriminatory law. But why?
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The Real Forces That Keep Low-Income Kids Out of College
The labyrinth surrounding scholarships and admissions doesn't account for the messy realities of poor families' lives.
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Videos
Scientists Hunt for Sewage in New York City’s Harbors
After Sandy, researchers are heading out to sea for a forensic look at the storm’s impacts.
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Why Computers Alone Can't Eliminate Corruption in Redistricting
America’s political geography makes defining an algorithm that doesn’t disenfranchise voters incredibly difficult.
