Providence Mayor Defends Massive Teacher Layoffs, Budget Cuts

As part of Tell Me More's focus on cities and states in economic crisis, guest host Farai Chideya explores efforts by Providence, Rhode Island to fill a $70m deficit. In a move that has angered educators and teacher unions, the city last issued termination notices to nearly two thousand teachers. Chideya speaks with Providence Mayor Angel Tavares about the decision and the city's plan to meet its budget shortfall.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/21/134738522/Providence-Mayor-Defends-Massive-Teacher-Layoffs-Budget-Cuts?ft=1&f=1014

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Conservative Foreign Policy & Reagan's Legacy

Colin Dueck, RCP
America's current armed conflict with Muammar Gaddafi raises a cluster of familiar questions about U.S. intervention, democracy promotion, and nation building, not only in relation to Libya but also in relation to ongoing cases such as Egypt and Afghanistan. Conservatives and Republicans are wrestling with these questions, like everyone else, but with their own distinct values and priorities in mind. Let us take a step back to consider what a conservative foreign policy might look like on issues of democracy promotion and intervention.When American conservatives reflect on concrete...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/03/22/conservative_foreign_policy__reagans_legacy_part_1_109291.html

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US demanding gay rights support at UN body (The Arizona Republic)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration will introduce its first statement calling for the United Nations' top human rights body to combat discrimination against gays and lesbians around the world, completing a U.S. reversal from years of ambiguity on the subject during the presidency of George W. Bush....
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Obama's Libya Moves Show His Freer Foreign Policy Hand, Rankling Congress

President Obama's decision to use the U.S. military against forces loyal to Libyan strongman Moammar Ghadafi has linked liberals and conservatives in concern about the commitment of U.S. forces. Some are asking if he exceeded his authority.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/03/21/134732953/obamas-libya-moves-show-his-freer-foreign-policy-hand-rankling-congress?ft=1&f=1004

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The Root: Playing In The NFL Doesn't Equal Slavery

In the aftermath of NFL players' failed labor negotiations and subsequent lockout, running back Adrian Peterson said that playing in the NFL is like "modern-day slavery." Deron Snyder of The Root argues that Peterson's poor choice of words won't make fans more sympathetic to players in their labor dispute.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/21/134729775/the-root-playing-in-the-nfl-doesnt-equal-slavery?ft=1&f=1057

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