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Freedom Ride West: Toxic Reality
But when Texas environmental justice advocate Hilton Kelley delivered a message to the Mountain Film Festival in Telluride, he demonstrated an activist power that transcends that distance. Kelley, who fights for the rights of poor populations whose
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:32P
The auto bailout was always a bad idea
It was in reference to Chrysler before bankruptcy reorganization absolved the “new” Chrysler of past debts. That $1.2 billion loan was pure folly. No sober Canadian bank – recall, the much-praised ones that survived the recession's meltdown – would
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:32P
The auto bailout was always a bad idea
It was in reference to Chrysler before bankruptcy reorganization absolved the “new” Chrysler of past debts. That $1.2 billion loan was pure folly. No sober Canadian bank – recall, the much-praised ones that survived the recession's meltdown – would
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:32P
Jersey City man is found guilty in 2008 killing
The jury deliberated less than three hours before bringing back a guilty verdict against Darwin Rodriguez-Ferreira, 23, on all charges. Mark Kendall, 26, was stabbed to death in front of his Summit Avenue home near Pershing Field on Aug. 16, 2008.
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:32P
Haslam swears in Harrington as first female judge in Blount County
Bill Haslam in front of an overflow crowd Friday morning at Blount County Justice Center. Harrington, 41, is the new 5th Judicial District Circuit Court Division I judge, filling the seat vacated by the late Judge W. Dale Young, who retired Jan.
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
Local governments banned from restricting short-term rentals
"It's a huge victory for property rights and for owners," said property manager Steve Milo, who manages about 400 rentals and won a landmark lawsuit against Venice three years ago. "You can build a business without having a city take away your property
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
ORLANDO SENTINEL EDITORIAL Suit likely over FL welfare drug test law
Another lawsuit seems sure to follow. Look at the bright side: The governor is doing great at creating jobs for attorneys. There was no chance the governor would veto this bill. He campaigned on a promise to drug test those who get temporary cash
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
CREW Criticizes DOJ's Indictment of Sen. John Edwards
John Edwards (D-NC), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Executive Director Melanie Sloan issued the following statement: “It is surprising that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is following the bungled prosecution of
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
Lights a serious safety feature
Police and traffic safety bodies urge caution and safer driving. Police say that drivers on restricted licences are over-represented in crash statistics. They also say that older drivers are causing more accidents. There could be a link between the
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
ACLU sues to stop enforcement of new elections law
ACLU Florida argues in the suit filed Friday that the changes in election law must first be approved by the federal Justice Department to ensure that they aren't discriminatory. The law created tighter restriction on groups that conduct voter
Updated: 06/03/2011 01:31P
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