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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Check It Out: Joe on Joe
VP Biden thinks Lieberman's in the wrong but will come around...
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Check It Out: Living Colour Frontman Talks 'Cult of Personality'
Vernon Reid of Living Colour sits down and discusses 'Cult of Personality' writing process...
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Whaaaat? Barack Obama Has White Relatives?!
Genealogists say Barack Obama and Warren Buffett are distant relatives...
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DC Same-Sex Marriage Vote Tuesday
If passed, it will be a major step toward legalizing gay marriage in the District...
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Illinois Goes Gitmo: State to Receive Guantanamo Detainees
The move is part of the White House's effort to shut down the prison at Guantanamo Bay...
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Check It Out: Lieberman Endorses Medicare Buy-In
Waaaaaaaay back three months ago when it seemed politically sound...
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Blog Noir: Disappointment Is the Recurrent Black
One blogger responds to the Washington Post profile of Helena Andrews.
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Obama Grades Himself During Oprah Christmas Special
President Obama gives himself on a grade on the job done so far...
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Check It Out: Obama a Tad Lathered Up
On 60 Minutes, President Obama talks Afghanistan and takes exception with those who question the emotion behind his West Point Address...
