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"I Need Them and They Need Me"
Knowing the community helps a great deal when she tries to mediate a dispute, explains "violence interrupter" Ameena Matthews.
February 14, 2012
In a Down Economy, Will Taxing Medical Marijuana Lead to a New Green Rush?
Medical marijuana proponents have long argued that taxing pot dispensaries could provide sizable revenue to local governments, ushering in a so-called "new green rush."
February 13, 2012
"I See Everything Through This Tragedy"
At 10:45 on the night of March 13, 2009, Rodney Orange waited for his 14-year-old grandson, Gregory Robinson, to arrive home.
February 12, 2012
"The Interrupters" Featured on "Fresh Air"
"Chicago has always been notoriously known for street organization, crimes and murders and all that, but what's so profound for me is to see that, as I'm growing up, that death is inevitable and we're not afraid of it."
February 10, 2012
What Are the Ramifications of the Haditha Case?
The most infamous war crimes case to come out of the Iraq war ended with a whimper. None of the Marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. Here's a closer look at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians who have to live among them.
February 7, 2012
How Has Syria’s Assad Managed to Hold Power for So Long?
Eleven months into a violent uprising that has taken the lives of more than 5,400 Syrians, how has President Bashar al-Assad managed to hold onto power while his counterparts in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya were toppled?
February 7, 2012