Today in Black History: In 1989 Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduced a resolution calling for reparations to compensate African-Americans for slavery.
The New York Times
Does the U.S. Need Another War on Poverty?
50 Years Later, War on Poverty Is a Mixed Bag
Interactive Map: Mapping Poverty in America
Editorial: Zero Tolerance, Reconsidered
Democrats Press Revival of Jobless Aid That Expired
House G.O.P. Trims Agenda, Looking to Avert Election-Year Trouble
16-Year-Old Is Fatally Shot on His Way Home From a Party in Brownsville
In Bid to Be Council Speaker, a Tenants’ Champion Fights an Uphill Battle
De Blasio’s Next Task Is Turning Passion Into Policy
The Christian Science Monitor
After Mandela: South Africa at social and political crossroads
Mitt Romney says MSNBC's apology was 'clearly heartfelt' (+video)
Income inequality: Does wider gap between rich and poor threaten capitalism?
The Star Ledger
Union County to survey gun vendors on social responsibility
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack sought payments from towing company in exchange for stopping code enforcement at business, officials said
Children need Newark Holiday Fund's help after death of kind, caring mother
After 40 years, new plans but no consensus on affordable housing in N.J.
Plainfield program offering ID cards to undocumented residents is off to fast start
The Detroit Free Press
Storms delays federal trial over bank deal with city of Detroit
Michigan State Police launch ID theft awareness campaign
Editorial: Lansing must get Michigan's priorities straight
Teleka Patrick's ex-husband, private investigator fear foul play or abduction
Philly.com
Amid rancor, PHA training program is back
In Philly schools, cuts hit college applications
Lawmakers weigh measure that would require police cameras
The Washington Post
Koch-backed political network expands its reach
Who is in the Koch-backed network? Here are the players.
1,600 applicants for 3 dozen dairy plant jobs? Welcome to Hagerstown.
Ahead of new session, lawmakers look to move on from legislative wasteland
Is a political recovery possible for Obama?
Obama to focus on income inequality in the new year
What voter turnout means for income inequality
What Ani DiFranco reminds us about modern racism and slavery
Revamping of school discipline in Alexandria is tardy
No improvement plan for D.C. middle schools — yet
Education digest: Anne Arundel to study school hours
The Chicago Tribune
Minority students make up new majority in Illinois public schools
Suspect detailed a role in killing of boy — but he was at the prom
Former CPS high school employee accused of embezzlement
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Northeast Ohio Media Group to accept applications for paid summer internships
$10 million bonds set for brothers accused of triple slayings in Barberton
The Los Angeles Times
Jahi McMath's family hails her release from hospital
New computer-only format of GED exam spurs competing tests
Michael Weinstein, leader in AIDS movement, has hard-charging style
L.A. Unified finally hiring teachers again
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Gym mat death of Georgia teen still being questioned
Mourners remember slain reservist’s passion for life
USA Today
Congress is back in action - and divided as ever
Clemson University team develops new voting technology
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