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The attorney explains why the Obama administration's plan and fair-lending settlements don't address the full problem.

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Why Don Cornelius' death should start a much-needed dialogue about African Americans and suicide.

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Ask Demetria: Just because you said yes to sex once doesn't mean you gave up your right to say no.

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