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As the child of divorced parents, I’ve had to learn to treat my own marriage with love, not fear
By David Dennis My parents divorced when I was 11. It would be a cliche to say I remember it like yesterday when they told me they’d be getting divorce – because I don’t. Actually, that day is a blur … Continue reading
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Tagged divorce, familiy, life, love, marriage, relationships
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Legalizing Marijuana Should Be a Top National Security Objective: Terrorism and Border Instability Would Diminish
By H.A. Goodman The national security goals of our country have been implemented in recent years by waging two decade-long insurgent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, nation building in those countries, and increased surveillance on our citizens. While 3,459 U.S. soldiers … Continue reading
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Tagged border security, Cannabis, legalization, marijuana, National Security, security, terrorism, War on Drugs
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Missouri Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Teachers To Carry Concealed Weapons At School
By Shannon Greenwood Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a bill Monday which would have allowed teachers and administrators to carry concealed weapons in schools. The bill would have designated certain school officials as “school protection offers” who would have to … Continue reading
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Tagged gun laws, guns, Jay Nixon, Missouri, Missouri legislature, schools, teachers
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Debt Collection ‘Factory’ Preyed On Broke Americans: Lawsuit
By Hunter Stuart A federal watchdog is suing a collection agency that allegedly operated like a “factory” churning out lawsuits against cash-strapped borrowers, often using misleading, deceptive and illegal practices. The suit is the latest effort by regulators to crack … Continue reading
Report: US income inequality among worst in the world
By Emily Lodish Oxfam’s new report, “Working for the Few,” is getting a lot of attention — mostly because of the newsworthy tidbit that the combined wealth of the world’s richest 85 people $110 trillion is equivalent to that of the … Continue reading
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Tagged business, economy, income inequality, United States
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The New Face Of Food Stamps: Working-Age Americans
By Hope Yen In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps — a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of … Continue reading
When You’re Poor, Money Is Expensive
_By Derek Thompson Alex was doing the thing he loved most, singing and playing his acoustic guitar onstage when, after one show, he met Melissa. “We kinda hit it off,” Melissa said. “No kinda about it.” Alex corrected. “We just … Continue reading
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Tagged check cashing, direct deposit, Financial services, money, Payday loan, poor, predatory lending
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Unfinished Business: 50 Years After the Civil Rights Act of 1964
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/marc-morial-ceo-of-the-urban-league-speaks-at-the-news-photo/104209228 By Marc H. Morial “The purpose of the law is simple…those who are equal before God shall now also be equal in the polling booths, in the classrooms, in the factories, and in hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, and other … Continue reading →