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http://99problems.org EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND MOORE!

Wednesday, August 25th I received an accidental call from Raymond Moore, a friend of mine whom I attended MEC middle school with. He had meant to call someone else but connected with me for 43...

http://99problems.org Some more IB-Tunes: Outta My Mind

My homie from Houston, TX is coming at us with another banging project with 18 of her latest studio recordings, complete with a very thoughtful concept for cover art. Fresh off the Blueprint 2...

http://www.campusprogress.org/articles/ August Job Report Is A Double Edged Sword

The monthly report on jobs shows a muddled picture. In total, the U.S. lost jobs as a result of more census-taker positions coming...

http://99problems.org ROAD BLOCK: Defining the Voter Gap

Large gaps in voter participation today mirror income and social disparities. Gaps in voter participation also track differences in civic engagement of all kinds from contacting elected...

 
 
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Top Youth Activism Victories of 2009

The Editors, WireTap

From shutting down rat-infested prisons to improving voting registration and making college more accessible, young people put their energies into extraordinary actions that changed their...

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A new book examines what's lost by moving up the economic ladder.

Cedric Michael Cox: Structured Soul

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A Cincinnati painter looks to urban landscape and sees beauty and vitality.

Marching Forward

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K Chronicles considers the 9-11 trials and our legal system.

Paper Chase: Hip-Hop for My America

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My America is using art to change immigration policy.

National Service and Youth Unemployment

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Strategies for job creation during economic recovery.

 
 
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(Video) The Revival

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(Video) National Estria Battle Finals

Graffiti writers battle it out at Oakland's deFremery park.

(Video) Maluca

You could call her the MIA of Washington Heights, but that might be too generic.

(Video) Loose Change

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