Articles focusing on politics

Video Extra #3 >>> Strauss-Kahn Heads to Court in ‘Pimping’ Trial

Strauss-Kahn Heads to Court in ‘Pimping’ Trial

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Top Story (02/02/15) >>> Drug Laws Changing

BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Gorillaconvict’s Seth Ferranti who wrote about America’s changing drug laws. He mentions how those changes have directly impacted the prison industrial complex system. To read more about this

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Most U.S. senators Attend Ivy League Schools

BTN STAFF A recent report from College Raptor has indicated that the majority of U.S Senators had attended private Ivy League schools. To read more on this story click here.

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Third man charged in attempted Gambia coup

By:Riham Feshir Article Reprint Federal authorities in Minnesota charged a third man suspected of plotting to overthrow the government in the African nation of Gambia.

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Top Story (01/30/15) >>> Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools

BTN STAFF Today ‘s Top Story was written by Sonali Kohli of theatlantic.com. Her article Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools talks about the Department of Education ideal to track students on academic performance is akin to

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Chicago’s Worst Landlords List Highlights Struggles of City Tenants

By Josh McGhee Article Reprint CHICAGO — Ronald Williams estimates his mother made close to 30 complaints against their landlord last year.

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Top Story (01/26/15) >>> America under Obama: The best of times and the worst of times

BTN STAFF Today’s Top Story comes from Askia Muhammad who wrote an analysis of President Obama tenure in the White House. The story can be found at Finalcall.com or by going to our Home Page and

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Chicago boy who got letter from Obama invited to State of Union address

By: Lynn Sweet Article Reprint WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is inviting a Chicago youngster, Malik Bryant, to be one of her guests in the House chamber when President Barack Obama delivers his State

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