Politics
Time For A 'Black Agenda' In The White House?
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
The Two-Way
Report: Man Given Boots By NYC Police Officer Has Apartment He Could Use
December 4, 2012 But Jeffrey Hillman remains on the streets, the Daily News reports. City officials say they have tried to help him in various ways, but Hillman turns them down. A photo of of the officer giving Hillman boots on a frigid night captured many hearts.
The Two-Way
Living On Food Stamps: Newark Mayor Cory Booker Takes Up Challenge
December 4, 2012 The Democratic politician has taken up a challenge to live on $30 worth of food for a week. That's about what the average food stamps recipient in his state receives. It's part of a campaign to raise awareness about the struggles of low-income Americans.
Around the Nation
Manhattan Project Sites Part Of Proposed Park
December 4, 2012 Congress is considering whether to turn three top-secret sites involved with creating the atomic bomb into one of the country's most unusual national parks. Critics question the need for a park that celebrates nuclear weapons. Supporters say the park would ask tough questions about lessons learned.
Your Money
What's Next For The Daily Deal Business Model?
December 4, 2012 Are the days of "daily deal" coupons about to expire? Shares of email coupon company Groupon are down nearly 80 percent since going public last year. And its smaller rival, Living Social, plans to lay off as many as 400 employees, after reporting a net loss of more than $560 million in the third quarter.
Shots - Health News
The Huge (And Rarely Discussed) Health Insurance Tax Break
December 4, 2012 Most people don't realize that they don't pay taxes on the value of health benefits from their job. If employer-provided health insurance was taxed in the same way as wages, the federal government could gain $250 billion a year. But it would mean higher taxes for many people.
Monday, December 03, 2012
It's All Politics
Obama And Boehner Are Still Far Apart On Fiscal Cliff, But Don't Panic — Yet
December 3, 2012 Brinkmanship has long been a mainstay in Washington politics, and so it is still. Which is why it might be too early to give up hope that President Obama and congressional Republicans can reach a "fiscal cliff" deal despite how far apart the sides were Monday.
The Salt
Can Big Food Kick Its Obesity Habit? Does It Really Want To?
December 3, 2012 Two top food policy experts square off on the role the food industry should play in the global battle against obesity recently, and the answers are as complex, interconnected and political as ever.
Around the Nation
New York, Orthodox Jews Clash Over Circumcision
December 3, 2012 Several Jewish leaders are suing New York City to block a new rule regulating a circumcision ritual known as metzitzah b'peh. City health officials say the ritual, practiced by some Orthodox Jews, can spread the herpes virus to infants. But critics say the law infringes on their freedom of religion.
Art & Design
Street Art Brings Life To A Miami Neighborhood
December 3, 2012 Just a few years ago, Miami's Wynwood was known as a rough neighborhood of warehouses and shoe factories. Today, it has become the center of Miami's art scene, known for its galleries, studios and street murals. Many attribute that transformation to the work of developer Tony Goldman.
