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SXSW Film Preview: Last Train Home (Austinist)
In your mind, split the United States into two equally populated section and imagine that I-35 is the dividing line straight down the middle. Now, also imagine that all of the people, approximately 150 million on either side, are pushed to the farthest coast possible. Now try to envision, once a year, at the exact same time, that everyone on the east coast would pile into dank, chest-crushing ...

Bureau: Census data helps towns (Times Leader)
It’s time for all those living in the United States to be counted, and the government has sent out letters to remind everybody.

Protect the rights of migrant women (Aliran Online)
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 March 2010: A hundred years after the world recognised the role of women in society, women are still robbed of their rights. On the occasion of the 100th year anniversary of International Women's Day, CARAM Asia calls upon governments in both sending and receiving countries to protect the rights of migrant women who constitute more than half of the migrant population in the world ...

Tech Park Bill on Governor's Desk (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
West Virginia's higher education agencies are finally getting the green light to relocate to South Charleston's Technology Park.

Stiffer Fines for Selling Tobacco to Minors (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
West Virginia's Legislature has agreed to a weaker version of a measure threatening stiffer fines against those who sell tobacco to minors.

More Info About Political Campaign Donors Could be Open to the Public (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
Donors to political campaigns would be required to make more information about themselves public under a bill backed by the state Senate.

Governor Appointed Court Positions Could Become Permanent Practice (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
West Virginia could soon make permanent the practice of governors filling empty seats in the state's court system with nominees recommended by a committee.

Ultrasound Bill Heading to Manchin's Desk (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
A bill aimed at offering women seeking abortions a guaranteed chance to view an ultrasound image is heading to Gov. Joe Manchin.

Haven's Law One Step Closer to Becoming Reality (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
The Legislature has threatened drivers who fail to heed a stopped school bus with felonies and prison time when someone is injured or killed.

Flooding Shelters Set Up in Kanawha County (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
Shelters have been set up in Kanawha county to help the people who have been forced from their homes because of high water.