racism
Equal and quality education? It’s about the money
June 8, 2011If we want to preserve America's status as a world leader, we had better start pouring money into preparing poor kids for leadership.
Read moreRepublicans take aim at early voting
June 6, 2011Early voting, a key element in President Barack Obama's victory in 2008, is under fierce attack by the Republican Party.
Read moreCourt ruling victory for African American firefighters
May 25, 2011African Americans represent 32.4 percent of Chicago but they make up only 17 percent respectively of the city's fire department.
Read moreThree strikes and a life sentence for selling pot?
May 18, 2011Cornell Hood is no pioneer of the legalization movement or political activist, but is a life sentence really appropriate?
Read moreJim Crow move over, the Wisconsin GOP is here
May 18, 2011Voters will for the first time be required to show photo identification this summer in recall elections seeking to unseat several Republican legislators.
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