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After Post sale, Times seems thin
By Aaron Elstein A lot of folks in my profession have spent a lot of time assessing what the sale of The Washington Post means for the fate of The New York Times. Its impossible to resist, isnt it? Clearly the papers … Continue reading
For black Americans, justice with an asterisk
By Robert Samuels I was strapping on a pair of bright red suspenders for a ’20s flapper party when “George Zimmerman: Not Guilty” flashed on my television screen. This haze immediately came upon me. At once, so many parts of … Continue reading
NSA surveillance may be legal — but it’s unconstitutional
By Laura K. Donohue The National Security Agency’s recently revealed surveillance programs undermine the purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which was established to prevent this kind of overreach. They violate the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and … Continue reading
George Zimmerman’s jury of peers
By Kathleen Parker The headlines were immediate: All-women jury chosen for George Zimmerman’s trial. What is the likelihood that you, a man, would face a jury of all women? What are the chances that one-third of the jurors judging you … Continue reading
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Why the Spying Scandal Is a Serious Racial Justice Issue
By Imara Jones Given the massive investment in national security after 9-11, recent news that the federal government is spying on hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the world may not have come as a … Continue reading
Race-blind admissions: White privilege is too often ignored in movies and in life
By Ann Hornaday As a drama about the needless death of a young, unarmed black man, the shattering new movie “Fruitvale Station” has found particular resonance with audiences in the past few weeks. The film stars Michael B. Jordan as … Continue reading →