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The foreclosure crisis hit African Americans particularly hard with disastrous consequences for many communities, writes Laura Gottesdiener.

Zaid Jilani takes a look at the Wall Street connections of two economists on President Obama's shortlist of replacements for Ben Bernanke at the Federal Reserve.

At a hearing called by Paul Ryan to examine the War on Poverty, the activist and nun explained that government programs help millions every year.

Senators Max Baucus and Orrin Hatch want to shield authors of toxic tax giveaways from the public view.

Dave Zirin ponders how city leaders justify spending money on a new hockey arena over fixing city schools or restoring streetlights.

An environment specialist explains how a bipartisan bill to control toxic substances actually makes the "weakest law on the books" even weaker.

See why US fast food workers are walking off the job this week in what organizers say is the largest strike in the industry’s history.

We need a series of hearings for politicians to listen to those living in poverty, writes Greg Kaufmann.

Review thought-provoking articles and columns about Detroit's bankruptcy and what it says about the past and future of America's cities.

Move aside, Florida -- in spite of Moral Mondays protests, North Carolina is now the new poster child for voter suppression.