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Going There: Civics 101 - What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?

NPR's Michel Martin talks with the audience at the live performance of "Going There" at Colorado State University May 24, 2016. Richard Haro /Richard Haro hide caption

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Going There: Civics 101 - What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?

May 31, 2017 • Join NPR's Michel Martin and WVIA in Scranton, Pennsylvania for a night of conversation and entertainment as we discuss the meaning of an active citizen.

For Democrats, Scranton Is The New 'It' City

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For Democrats, Scranton Is The New 'It' City

August 23, 2013 • Obama and Biden will be making yet another visit to Scranton on Friday. The northeastern Pennsylvania city has become a must-stop for politicians trying to connect with working-class voters.

In Scranton, Pa., City Workers Sue Over Having Wages Slashed

Roger Leonard, a heavy equipment operator for the city of Scranton, Pa., saw his pay plunge to $340 from about $900 for two weeks' work after the mayor cut city-employee pay to minimum wage. Jeff Brady/NPR hide caption

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The Two-Way

In Scranton, Pa., City Workers Sue Over Having Wages Slashed

July 11, 2012 • Faced with a nearly $17 million budget hole, the mayor cut all city workers' pay to minimum wage. Now the city's being sued. Workers say they weren't given a fair hearing and are owed overtime.

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Going There: Civics 101 - What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?

It's All Politics

For Democrats, Scranton Is The New 'It' City

The Two-Way

In Scranton, Pa., City Workers Sue Over Having Wages Slashed