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SUVs of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Detroit Mayor Bing Stolen in the Motor City
Fresh from our “Detroit is off the hook” file, the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s SUV was stolen and stripped while he was there leading a rally on green jobs. Take the needle off the record — rolling in a SUV while promoting green energy and jobs? We won’t say that a bit of poetic justice ensued…
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Freezes Up During Interview
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who normally has a lot to say about border patrol and illegal immigration, fell silent during a debate. Brewer stumbled and stuttered, trying to regain her footing, but eventually paused to collect her thoughts and herself. While this happens to everyone, it is particularly interesting to watch someone known for having…
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Regina King: 'Emmys As White As Ever'
Actress Regina King put pen to paper to discuss her growing discomfort with the Emmys’ continued failure to include people of color in their awards. She states that in the history of the Emmys, there have only been 53 non-white actors nominated out of nearly 1,000 possible nominations in the top four acting categories. King…
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D.C. Mayor Fenty Apologizes for 'Aloof Management Style'
In a one-on-one debate with D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty apologized for his “aloof management style,” vowing to do better if re-elected. Fenty, who is trailing Gray, is trying to convince voters to disregard what some have called a distant demeanor that has isolated D.C. residents. He acknowledged that his…
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Leela James' Music Takes Us Back to the Future
Listening to Leela James reminds you of days past, when soul music touched you in places you didn’t know existed. NPR appropriately calls James an old soul, and anyone who has heard her latest single, “Tell Me You Love Me,” knows why. In a musical world inundated with track-driven, shallow sounds, James’ performance is refreshing…
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Sean Bell's Widow May Run for Office
The New York Daily News is reporting that Nicole Paultre-Bell, the widow of Sean Bell, a young man shot and killed by police officers the night before his wedding, may run for a newly vacated Queens council seat. Paultre-Bell’s lawyer did not confirm the rumors but said his client plans to pay her respects to former…
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'Black' Woman Throws Acid in White Woman's Face
Fresh from our “Please don’t let it be a black person” file, it actually may be, at least according to victim Bethany Storro, 28, who had acid thrown in her face by what she describes as a black woman. Police don’t know what prompted the attack, although they believe someone who is mentally ill carried…
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Hurricane Earl Lands and Twitter Laughs
The Washington Post reports that in the face of danger and Hurricane Earl landing, some used Twitter to relieve tension. There was a lot of frustration and angst expressed, but in the midst of the storm, some posted jokes about it. The Washington Post pulled together some of its favorites. KatyRich posted, “A gust of…
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Double Standard: Is Weight Watchers Biased Against Overweight People?
Lynae Remondino lost 118 pounds and seven dress sizes, and she credits Weight Watchers with some of that. But Weight Watchers won’t credit her efforts enough to hire her as a national trainer. Remondino is an educator by profession and has taught thousands of people in hundreds of classes. When she wanted to work as a…
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Justice Department Sues Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Civil Rights Probe
Much lauded and ballyhooed, Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who brazenly refused to stop seeking out illegal immigrants in Maricopa, Ariz., even after racial profiling was outlawed, is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department. Justice Department civil rights lawyers filed suit against Arpaio after talks collapsed on a deal to provide federal investigators with documents…
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