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FCC Officially Adopts Net Neutrality Rules
CNET is reporting that the Federal Communications Commission officially adopted controversial net neutrality rules today, but the fight is far from over, since the FCC’s authority to create and enforce these rules may still be in question. With the support of Democratic FCC chairman Julius Genachowski and two other Democratic commissioners, Michael Copps and Mignon…
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HBCUs Listed as 'Potential' Terrorist Hubs by Virginia's Fusion Center
The Washington Post’s Dana Priest and William Arkin issued a report entitled “Monitoring America,” which analyzes the exponential growth of Homeland Security in this country. The report looks at how Homeland Security is affecting localities throughout the country. The months-long investigation is based on nearly 100 interviews and 1,000 documents. Priest and Arkin write: Nine…
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Haley Barbour Responds to Critics About Civil Rights Quote
The Clarion-Ledger is reporting that Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi issued a statement Tuesday denouncing the Citizens Council after facing a barrage of criticism for his description of the whites-only group as “town leaders” who kept the KKK at bay in civil rights-era Yazoo City. Barbour said: “When asked why my hometown in Mississippi did…
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ColorLines: Rep. Peter King Prepping for Muslim Witch Hunt in New Congress
Kai Wright of ColorLines believes that Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) is on that stuff — race-baiting stuff. King who has spoken out repeatedly against President Obama, promising to investigate him on all fronts, including his citizenship, has now thrown Muslims into the mix. King, who will chair the Homeland Security Committee, has promised hearings on…
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Comedian Tracy Morgan Recovering From Kidney Transplant
EURweb.com is reporting that comedian Tracy Morgan is recovering from a kidney transplant operation he had earlier in December. The 30 Rock actor, who suffers from diabetes, underwent surgery on Dec. 10, 2010. Media outlets began reporting the surgery yesterday, saying that Morgan will be noticeably absent from two episodes of 30 Rock in the…
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VIDEO: Snoop Dog's 'A Christmas Story'
With all the hard news hitting us left and right, we thought we’d bring you something a little light. As you fire up the fireplace and toss in another log, sit down and check out A Christmas Story from Snoop Doggy Dog.
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Seven Civil Rights Complaints Target Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
The Charlotte-Observer is reporting that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is facing seven civil rights complaints that involve a Nov. 9 vote to close schools, reassign students and change academic programs. Officials said that closings were based on low enrollment and/or academic problems, and said the prospect of severe budget cuts forced CMS to make changes. Four of…
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'Birther' Soldier Lakin Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison
It seems that Army Lt. Col. Terrence L. Lakin realized the ridiculousness of his ways, but not before being sentenced to six months in jail. In a case of “too little, too late,” Lakin appeared to realize just what he had done — tossed an exemplary military career down the toilet over questions about Obama’s…
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