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Is Obama using social media to bypass the Press Corps?


The Obama administration, more than other, uses social media to directly connect with the public. President Obama often speaks through YouTube, his administration tweets and his photographer uploads photos to Flickr. But by going directly to the public, is the White House cutting out the Press Corps? Medill reporter Mari Fagel has more.

Any mother's son



Dorothy Clausen's son, Allen Schindler, was murdered in a gay bashing in 1992 while serving in the navy. She has spent the past 17 years advocating for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Reporter Mari Fagel has her story.

A mother's dream helps those with Autism find success


One in 110 U.S. children is diagnosed with Autism. While there have been many efforts to help treat and educate Autistic children, few have tackled the problem of what happens when they grow up. Reporter Mari Fagel introduces us to one woman who is looking beyond and providing hope for their futures.

Who's looking at your facebook profile



Your facebook profile... you know your friends and family read it. But who else is looking at it? Reporter Mari Fagel explains why trial attorneys may be snooping around your Facebook page.

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