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Video: "You Can't Bring a Flaming Bag of Poop to the Table"
In this segment, Dayo and Matt riff on health care. You can check out the entire conversation here.
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Video: Has War Been Declared on Chicago Teachers?
Renaissance 2010 shuts down underperforming Chicago schools and turns them around through contract or charter school. In the turnaround process, lots of experienced teachers get the pink slip. Many of those slipped are Black women. This was Secretary of Education Duncan’s baby when he was CEO of Chicago public schools. He’s trying to take this…
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Slugger Sosa Failed '03 Drug Test
Another one bites the dust. According to the New York Times, Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in the 2003 season while with the Chicago Cubs. Sixth on the all-time home run list, he has been the subject of suspicion for years, particularly with regard to his relationship with disgraced trainer Angel Presinal.…
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Better than Nothing? Obama to OK Benefits for Same-Sex Partners
Barack Obama still does not support gay marriage, but he supports benefits for gay federal employees and their partners. Today, the president will sign a memorandum granting health care and other benefits to the partners of federal employees CNN reports. This move comes after criticism over Obama’s support for the Defense of Marriage Act, which…
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Video: Obama Clearly Salty about Iran but Doesn't Wanna Say
It has to be tough being president. Not just the responsibility and constant stress, but also having to remain cool when you clearly want to snap.
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Video: Going Real Green — Detoxing on a Raw Food Diet
This approach is hard core and the detox process can be a bear, but the benefits are huge.
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Audio: Should the LAPD Be Taken Off Punishment?
The LAPD has been under federal oversight since 2001 for being a less-than-above board outfit, particularly over the last twenty years. The daprtment feels it’s cleaned up its act and doesn’t need Big Brother’s help any longer. Others disagree. The Takeaway podcast discusses the situation and dynamics of the issue below. The Takeaway: Has the…
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Video: Reflections on South Africa
Just a well done video from James Perry, a New Orleans mayoral hopeful.
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A Name to Know: Architect David Adjaye
This is a baaaaaad man. From The Stimulist: AGE: 42 JOB: Architect WHY YOU CARE: Because a National Museum of African American History will redefine Washington’s National Mall — and the African architect redefining modern architecture is building it. Let’s be frank. When most people think of “starchitects,” white faces come to mind. In a…
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Stallworth to Plead Guilty in DUI Manslaughter Case
Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth is set to face the music. According to the Associated Press, Stallworth will plead guilty today to a DUI manslaughter charge and do some jail time for the death of 59-year old Mario Reyes whom he struck and killed in the early morning of March 14. After an evening of…
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