Federal Tech Expert Steps Down Following Problems With Affordable Care Act

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

The government is still trying to figure out what to do in the aftermath of the Affordable Care Act launch (Nancy Pelosi, Creati

Who will pay for the failure of Affordable Care Act website?

Congo Army Overtakes M23 Rebel Stronghold

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

War-torn Ugandan countryside (EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection/Creative Commons)

Congo is one step closer to the return of peace and security for its citizens.

Janet Napolitano Pledges $5M For Illegal Immigrants At UC Schools

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Janet Napolitano pledges money to help undocumented UC students, (Creative Commons/The National Guard)

Former Arizona Governor makes it easier for undocumented residents to pursue higher education.

Federal Deficit Drops To $680 Billion

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Annual fiscal reports show decrease in debt (Treasury)

For the first time in Obama's presidency, the national deficit is below $1 trillion.

New LGBT Legislation Advances In The Senate

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

LGBT rights expanded by ENDA, (Creative Commons/MattyMatt)

Another victory for the LGBT community may loom ahead just months after the Supreme Court ruling.

Tenure System And Celebrity Hires Hurt Quality Of USC Faculty

Adoring students gather around USC Professor Cecilia Woloch during Paris Maymester (Cecilia Woloch)

Why is it that public L.A. Unified teachers earn more than accomplished USC professors?

Americans Would Rather See Marijuana Legalized Than Same-Sex Marriage

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

West Hollywood gay marriage rally, photo by Sara Newman

A new poll reports 58% percent of Americans want support weed legalization.

Sandy Hook Elementary Tear Down Begins

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Memorial for Sandy Hook victims, (Creative Commons/US Embassy Canada)

Almost a year after the tragedy struck Newton, Sandy Hook Elementary gets torn down.

House To Review Obamacare On Thursday

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Obamacare under scrutiny this week, (Creative Commons/Shan213)

With the government back in session, so are the attacks on Obamacare.

Syrians Getting Fenced Out Of Bulgaria

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Syrian refugees try to flee but are met by barriers, photo by FreedomPress via Creative Commons

Bulgarians fight overwhelming influx of Syrian immigrants with.....a wall?

Americans Weigh In On End Of Government Shutdown

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

House and Senate vote to reopen government, screenshot from C-SPAN

Twitterverse responds to reopening of govenrment.

Government Officials Respond To Senate Budget Deal

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Government leaders weigh in on Senate Bill, photo by Sara Newman

What do government leaders think of the recently passed Senate bill? Find out!

Budget Deal Passed By Senate And House

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Michelle Toh, Sara Newman
Executive Producers

Congress was concerned that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) would delay the final vote on the deal. (Creative Commons)

The Senate passed an agreement to reopen the government until Jan. 15, now the fate of the government is in the House's hands. Live updates here.

An Open Letter To Online Readers

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Sara Newman
Associate News Editor

Neon Tommy newsroom in action, photo by Alan Mittelstaedt

I'm not telling you what to think, so maybe you could return the favor?

College Rape Culture: The Other Side Of The Story

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Sara Newman
Associate News Editor

S.C.A.R. organized Sexual Assault Protest, photo by Neon Tommy

A USC alumnus convicted of sexual assault points to the many shades of grey in student rape cases.

Private Charity To Restore Death Benefits For U.S. Military Families

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Respects paid to fallen military servicemen, photo by rachaelvoorhees via Creative Commons

Private aid helps U.S. resume reparations to families of fallen servicemen.

U.S. Cuts Military Aid To Egypt

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Muslim Brotherhood, photo by Mr. Theklan via Creative Commons

So just how much money have we been funneling into Egypt?

Government Shutdown Continues: Seven Things You Should Know

Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Washington D.C. struggles with government shutdown, photo by Sara Newman

Prisoners are being paid for their service, but prison guards are not...and 6 other things you should know!

Hollywood Immigration Rally Draws Thousands

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Thousands gather for the rally, photo by Neon Tommy

Thousands rally in cities across the country demanding immigration reform.

KKK Rally Canceled Thanks To Government Shutdown

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

KKK rally canceled, photo by Paul Lowry via Creative Commons

There is a silver lining to every bad situation.

Obama Meets With Congressional Leaders To Discuss Government Crisis

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Obama meets with Congressional leaders at the White House, photo by Whoopie Cat via Creative Commons

Obama meets with Congress. It does not go well.

AEG Live Declared Not Guilty In Michael Jackson Lawsuit

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Adoring fans mourn Jackson's death, photo by Buridan via Creative Commons

The Jackson family will not be collecting 1.29 billion dollars thanks to the jury's ruling.

Bullet Train Opposed By A Majority Of Californians

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

High speed bullet train in contention, photo via Creative Commons

With $132 billion of state debt, is the high-speed rail really going to happen?

Barilla Pasta Company In Hot Water For Anti-Gay Remarks

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Barilla Boycott, Twitpic

"Classic" families only need apply.

Federal Shutdown Draws Closer: What You Need To Know

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Executive Producer

Gridlock continues in the Capitol Building, photo by Sara Newman

What do you really need to worry about if Congressional gridlock continues?

Healthcare: Extending Coverage To The Uninsured

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Associate News Editor

Saban Free Clinic is one of many in Los Angeles (Hannah Madans, Neon Tommy)

What does the Affordable Care Act really mean for the millions of people without healthcare coverage?

Education Trends Start Focusing On Adult Literacy

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Adult literacy program graduates, photo by RTLibrary via Creative Commons

It is not just kids going to school anymore.

Rim Fire: The Aftermath

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Rim Fire burns though Northern California, photo by Velo Steve via Creative Commons

With over 400 square miles of forestry gone, it is time to start the regrowth.

Syria To Cooperate On Chemical Weapons Inspection Says Assad

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Executive Producer

Assad gives interview, photo by theseoduke via Creative Commons

A tense peace brings promises of cooperation from Assad.

Americans Blame Mental Health, Rather Than Gun Control, For Violence

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Candlelight shooting for Navy Yard Vigil, photo by Elvert Barnes via Creative Commons

48 percent of Americans blame flaws in the mental health system for mass shootings.

Cassidy Campbell Makes History As First Transgender Homecoming Queen

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Cassidy Campbell wins Homecoming Queen, twitpic via LA Gay & Lesbian Center

Campbell tears down another wall in the fight for sexual equality.

House Moves To Defund Obamacare, Will Federal Shutdown Ensue?

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Executive Producer

Major decisions will be made in the Capitol Building over the next 10 days, photo by Sara Newman

Will Obama's healthcare legacy all be for naught?

Islamic Bloc Seeks To Join Permanent U.N. Security Council

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Executive Producer

U.N. meeting room could be changing in power dynamics, photo by Sara Newman

Could a new country join in the permanent five on the U.N. Security Council?

Sexual Assault Settlement Reached For Occidental College Students

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

USC was one of the many universities to protest the administration's mishandling of sexual assault, photo by NeonTommy

Occidental College finds a way to silence victims of sexual assault.

Los Angelenos Oppose Obama's Immigration Innaction

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Executive Producer

People rally for policies to put in place real immigration reform, photo via Creative Commons

A Los Angeles Human Rights organization criticizes the President.

U.N. Human Rights Panel To Challenge American Domestic Policies

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

U.N. reviews U.S. human rights policies, photo by Sara Newman

Questionable domestic policies bring the U.S. under review.

3,000 Convicted Sex Offenders Released By Immigration

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Supreme Court ruling brings release of nearly 3,000 sex offenders, photo by Mark Fischer via Creative Commons

Concerns for safety and consitutuionality lead to a difficult decision.

Colorado Flooding Kills Four As Rain Continues

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Colorado flooding continues, photo by corrieb via Creative Commons

The worst flood in decades continues to take lives.

U.S. And Russia Reach Agreement On Syrian Chemical Weapons

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Sara Newman
Executive Producer

Russian Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State collaborate, photo by Secretary of Defense via Creative Commons

Military action becomes even less likely, as Russia and the U.S. plan for peace.

Gaga Feminism: An Evening With Jack Halberstam

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Sara Newman
Contributor

Gaga Feminism Poster, photo by Sara Newman

Jack Halbertam talks about sex, gender and the end of normal.

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