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Oregon lobbyists and advocates have continued their efforts in getting increased school funding for their schools. Their efforts are being noticed and this may create a chain-reaction for many other struggling school districts.

The article I chose this week is about the fallen firefighter who was a big brother and a mentor to a young inner city boy.

Narrator: One hundred and forty-six people died that Saturday, 125 of them, young women. They were on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floor of the Asch Building in New York City, in Greenwich Village. They couldn't get out the main exit. They raced towards the exit gate, and the exit door was locked.

the astonishing disparity between black and white health in America, find out why it exists and discover what can be done about it

MANILA, Philippines-In response to the massive devastation caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan, Jehovah's Witnesses have organized an ongoing global relief effort for the Philippines. The branch office of Jehovah's Witnesses in Manila formed five disaster relief committees to expedite assistance to victims. More than 190 tons of supplies have been sent to the central Philippines.

The University of Washington works with high school teachers and organizations to enhance opportunities for youths during and after school to participate in civic engagement and effective advocacy.

Instances of senior uprisings have social researchers predicting a 'Silver Resolution'.

this article discusses the boston police putting forth a effort in engaging the youth about curbing the violence in the community.

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Parents are trying to reform the Television Rating System, claiming it to be inconsistent and "an inherent financial conflict of interest".

This article is about revamping the up skirting law in Massachusetts after the supreme court ruled the law is out of date.