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The Gangs of Omaha: Sudanese Who Fled Their War-Torn Country Face Growing Violence in Their Ranks

Kathleen Massara, AlterNet. December 7, 2010.

Nearly 8,000 miles away from the violence in Darfur, Sudanese residents of Omaha are experiencing their own share of turbulence in this unassuming in Omaha.

Anti-immigrant Forces Target Struggling American Communities

Jill Garvey, Imagine 2050. February 20, 2010.

Arizona’s Maricopa County is the latest local community targeted by the most influential anti-immigrant network in the country.

North Dakota Dems Ask Conrad to Support a Public Option

mcjoan, Daily Kos. October 6, 2009.

It's no surprise, given the state's rich history of grassroots populism.

As Anti-Choice Zealots Gather, Nebraska AG Lends Them Support

Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check. August 28, 2009.

One of the last remaining doctors to do late-term abortions is the target this weekend of Operation Rescue. Guess whose side his state's AG is on.

The Crisis Hasn't Hit Everywhere: 10 States Weathering the Economic Storm

Daniel B. Wood, Christian Science Monitor. April 27, 2009.

Not every state has been burned by the housing bust. And having oil and gas revenues doesn't hurt either.

The Clock is Ticking: Will Bill Richardson Abolish the Death Penalty In New Mexico?

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. March 18, 2009.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has until midnight tonight to sign legislation to shut down the state's death machinery.

Friday's McCain/Obama Round-up

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. July 18, 2008.

A quick rundown about whats happening on the campaign trail.