Early Voting Lawsuit In Ohio Draws Ire From Romney Campaign
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Election 2012
Black Business Owners Urge Obama To Aid Growth
July 25, 2012 President Obama's speech to the National Urban League in New Orleans comes amid a debate over the role of government in helping small businesses succeed. Some entrepreneurs in the black community say government's role is especially important for fledgling minority businesses with little capital.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Election 2012
Study: Many Could Face Obstacles In Voter ID Laws
July 18, 2012 A new report finds that millions of potential voters in states that require photo ID at the polls live more than 10 miles from the office that issue IDs. Nearly half a million of these people don't have access to a car or other vehicle. With the new requirements, "it certainly looks and feels like a poll tax," says one voter advocate.
Friday, July 13, 2012
It's All Politics
Texas Voter ID Law Now In Hands Of Three-Judge Panel
July 13, 2012 The judges are expected to make a decision by late August, and a lot of people outside Texas are interested in the outcome. A number of states have passed voter ID laws, and several await Justice Department "preclearance." If Texas loses, it will almost certainly appeal to the Supreme Court.
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
Struggling Families Lift Themselves Out Of Poverty
July 13, 2012 An Oakland, Calif., nonprofit group encourages low-income families to figure out for themselves what they need to get ahead, and then helps them achieve their goals. Its pilot program for low-income families is proving to be a promising new approach to an old problem.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
Turning Trash Into Cash To Help Nation's Poor
July 12, 2012 A nonprofit that helps low-income families in Eugene, Ore., recycles mattresses to help bring in money. Its funding model is inspiring other nonprofits to start salvaging junk to support services for the poor.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
To Beat Odds, Poor Single Moms Need Wide Safety Net
July 11, 2012 Poverty among single mothers is an astounding 66 percent in Reading, Pa., where Jennifer Stepp is raising three children by herself. To survive, Stepp relies on a safety net of support from the government, charities, family and friends. Without help, the odds are stacked against her and her family.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
Cycle Of Poverty Hard To Break In Poorest U.S. City
July 10, 2012 Tens of millions of Americans are still struggling, despite the slow economic recovery. In Reading, Pa., the nation's poorest city, local nonprofit Opportunity House provides a lifeline for families trying to stay afloat by offering day care, housing and other assistance. But many in Reading are still left behind.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
It's All Politics
Justice Department Sues Florida As Voter Battle Intensifies
June 12, 2012 The department says Florida is violating federal law as it tries to remove noncitizens from its voter registration rolls. In turn, Florida officials say the federal government is partly to blame.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
It's All Politics
Haven't Registered To Vote Yet? They're Coming For You
May 18, 2012 Campaigns, political parties, interest groups — they're all ramping up to register millions of potential voters. The Pew Center on the States estimates there are 51 million unregistered Americans who are eligible to vote. The belief is that even a small number of them could swing the results.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The Two-Way
After Helping A Homeless Vet, An Unexpected Holiday Card
May 1, 2012 A listener shares his experience with a formerly homeless veteran featured in a recent NPR story.
