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Obama union ally hits racism head on
The Swampby Frank James National Public Radio's Don Gonyea had a terrific story on "Morning Edition" today on how labor leader Richard Trumka has been challenging white union members who are reluctant to vote for Sen. Barack Obama for racial......Tags: Unions, AFL-CIO, Democratic National Conventions, Barack Obama
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Conn. court rules for gay marriage
Los Angeles TimesThe Connecticut Supreme Court gave gay and lesbian couples the right to marry yesterday, ruling that civil unions relegate them to a "separate" and "inferior status" that falls short of full equality. "We therefore agree with the plaintiffs that...Tags: Laws, Trials, Christianity, Local Authority, Court Administration
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Elmhurst offers safety escorts for Muslim students
A suburban Chicago college has stepped up safety measures after an alleged attack on a female Muslim student which officials deemed a hate crime. Elmhurst College officials on Friday contacted Muslim students to offer safety escorts and Elmhurst...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Assault, Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities
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'The Express' lacks emotional power
Special to The Morning CallErnie Davis was the first African-American to win football's Heisman Trophy. The passage of time and the brevity of his career and life have made him a forgotten figure, something the workmanlike football drama '' The Express'' aims to change. But it's...Tags: Jim Brown, Civil Rights, The Express, Roger Moore, Jackie Robinson
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Connecticut justices give gays right to marry
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday gave gay and lesbian couples the right to marry, ruling that civil unions relegate them to a "separate" and "inferior status" that falls short of full equality. "We therefore agree with the plaintiffs that...Tags: Laws, Gays and Lesbians, Trials, Anglican, Christianity
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'This one' sees slur by McCain
In the narrow confines of acceptability in John McCain's world, many Americans are "that one." About 62 million Americans watched McCain refer jeeringly to Barack Obama as "that one" during the second presidential debate. "That one" implied not just a...Tags: John McCain, Winter Springs, Barack Obama
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Not all racism
Why is it that when something unfavorable happens in someone's life that they immediately blame racism or discrimination? David Squires' column on the "race card" makes valid points with his examples of documented discrimination between equally...Tags: Smithfield, Minority Groups, Civil Rights, Discrimination
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What Do Connections Say About Obama?
Convicted felon Tony Rezko. Unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers. And the race-baiting Rev. Jeremiah Wright. It is hard to think of any presidential candidate before Barack Obama sporting associations with three more execrable characters. Yet let the McCain...Tags: Bill Ayers, John McCain, Civil Rights, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko
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'The Express' passes typical sports films
If you can get past several scenes that resemble Mean Joe Greene's classic Coke commercial, The Express provides a stirring and surprisingly contemplative version of the life of gridiron hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who was known as "the Elmira Express"...Tags: Richard Pryor, Jim Brown, The Express, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Civil Rights
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Oak Park woman charged with criminal trespass after obscenity-laced tirade, police say
Special to the TribuneAn Oak Park woman was charged with criminal trespass to state property after she refused to leave the Oak Lawn Police Department, where she shouted obscenities and racial slurs at several officers, police said. Early Saturday, police found Alexandra...Tags: Law Enforcement, Oak Lawn
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Obama and the 'Bradley effect'
Today's topic: Some observers warn of the so-called Bradley effect and suggest that Obama may appear to be doing better than he really is. Others say young people are not being polled effectively because they're on cellphones and not listed. Any...Tags: Social Sciences, National Government, Civil Rights, Society, Bill Clinton
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Parents Guide
Sentinel Movie Critic'The Express' Rating: PG for thematic content, violence and language involving racism and brief sensuality. What it's about: A young man growing up in segregated America goes to college, where he becomes the first African-American to win football's...Tags: History, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, The Express, Universal Orlando, City of Ember
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