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What polling on the Zimmerman verdict tells us: use your vote
By Harry J. Enten Why vote? It’s a question often asked. Even for an election junkie, it can sometimes be difficult to know if it will really make a policy difference if we vote. Yet, the George Zimmerman trial and … Continue reading
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Tagged George Zimmerman, latinos, Pew Research Center, Trayvon Martin, United States, Verdict, voting, Zimmerman
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Steve King: In Private, Republicans Actually Agree With My ‘Cantaloupe-Sized Calves’ Comments
By Igor Volsky A growing number of Republicans are publicly distancing themselves from Rep. Steve King’s (R-IA) claim that many undocumented youths are drug mules with cantaloupe-sized calves, but the conservative congressman claims that GOP lawmakers are backing him in … Continue reading
California Inmate Dies In Solitary Confinement During Hunger Strike
By Aviva Shen A man being held in solitary confinement has died at one of the California state prisons where thousands of inmates are refusing food to protest the practice of indefinite solitary confinement. Prison officials are insisting Billy “Guero” … Continue reading
NC approves compensation for victims of forced sterilization
By Elizabeth Cohen It was a horrific chapter in American history, but now some people who were sterilized against their will by the government may be getting compensation for what they endured. After going back and forth on the issue … Continue reading
Italian integration minister issues defiant response to banana stunt
By Lizzy Davies Cécile Kyenge, whose groundbreaking term as Italy’s first black minister has been repeatedly marred by racist insults and protests, has reacted with defiance after bananas were thrown at her during a political rally. The minister for integration, who … Continue reading
Unarmed teen shot inside homeowner’s fenced yard, but not breaking into home, NOPD warrant says
By Naomi Martin and Helen Freund A 14-year-old boy remained in critical condition Friday after being shot in the head by a homeowner who said he thought the teen was trying to break into his house. But police said the … Continue reading
80 Percent Of U.S. Adults Face Near-Poverty, Unemployment: Survey
By Hope Yen Four out of 5 U.S. adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives, a sign of deteriorating economic security and an elusive American dream. Survey data exclusive to The … Continue reading
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Tagged American dream, Economic security, economy, family, poverty, unemployment, United States
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Pope Francis says he won’t ‘judge’ gay priests
By John Bacon and David Agren Pope Francis reached out an olive branch to the gay community Monday, saying that he won’t “judge” gay priests.”If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am … Continue reading
Pope Francis Defends Amazon And Environment In Brazil
By Bradley Brooks Pope Francis took on the defense of the Amazon and the environment near the end of his weeklong trip to Brazil, as he donned a colorful Indian headdress Saturday and urged that the rainforest be treated as … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Brazil, environment, Pope, Pope Francis, Rio de Janeiro
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Why White People Don’t See Racism
By Keith Boykin Next week I will participate in a racial discrimination hearing against a Manhattan night club that frisked and searched me when I attended on a “Black night” but does not search patrons on mostly white nights. Last … Continue reading →