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by Lynette Holloway onSeptember 21, 2012
His execution captured the nation; 12 months later, there's still a spotlight on the death penalty.
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by De'Jaun Davis-Correia onSeptember 20, 2012
Your Take: Troy Davis' nephew on his uncle and on efforts in California to end state executions.
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by Brentin Mock onSeptember 16, 2012
Colorlines columnist Brentin Mock asserts that in Pennsylvania, people of color are treated as if they are committing voter fraud without proof.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 13, 2012
"Did you change the law because you knew that people lack photo ID in poor black and brown communities?” one speaker asked as the state Supreme Court heard arguments about the controversial legislation.
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by Edward Wyckoff Williams onJuly 12, 2012
The Republican candidate panders to the NAACP, then insults black voters.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJuly 12, 2012
Presdent Obama "has put the country first," the vice president told the nation's largest civil rights group.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJuly 11, 2012
Did Romney try to have a "reverse Sister Souljah moment"?
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by David Swerdlick onJuly 11, 2012
He gave what could have been an effective speech -- but there were some things he failed to explain.
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by Stacey Patton onJune 25, 2012
Stacey Patton, contributor to the Washington Post, argues that the NAACP shouldn't support Creflo Dollar or violence against children in the name of discipline.
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by Lauren Williams onJune 15, 2012
Our reader survey suggests racial and gender gaps when it comes to thoughts on police and profiling.
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