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In search of Utopia

In search of Utopia

A long-standing fascination with utopian thought led writer J.C. Hallman on a journey to six modern utopian projects. In the process, he found in these communities a desire to make things better that he believes is missing in much of modern-day America.

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Fellow Americans' suspicions frustrate US Muslims

Fellow Americans' suspicions frustrate US Muslims

Nine years of denouncing terrorism, of praying side-by-side with Jews and Christians, of insisting "I'm American, too." None of it could stop a season of hate against Muslims that made for an especially fraught Sept. 11.

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Record increase in US poverty with elections looming

Record increase in US poverty with elections looming

The number of people in the U.S. who are in poverty is on track for a record increase on President Barack Obama's watch, with the ranks of working-age poor approaching 1960s levels that led to the national war on poverty.

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At start of school year, fears about bullying resurface

At start of school year, fears about bullying resurface

This week, two German teens were given long prison sentences for fatally beating a man who tried to stop the teens from bullying kids. As American students head back to their classrooms this week, some parents and educators are calling for tougher policies to prevent the spread of bully behavior.

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Rep. Ellison: Anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans

Rep. Ellison: Anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison said Thursday that anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans and called on political leaders to defend religious freedom.
by Tom Crann and Madeleine Baran

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