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Supreme Court “rogues’ gallery”: another reason why 2012 matters
May 9, 2012For millions of Americans, the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court may not register as a priority, or even as a passing concern.
Read moreJustice for black farmers has May 11 deadline
May 9, 2012The 180-day period for monetary claims by Black farmers against the USDA expires this week.
Read moreNew book about Alger Hiss revives Cold War mythology
May 9, 2012As Rep. Allen West proved with his channeling of the late Sen. Joe McCarthy recently, the Red Scare echoes endure within American culture.
Read moreThe ruling class “nullification” attack on democracy
May 9, 2012In 30 years demographers forecast that the population of the U.S. will no longer be majority white.
Read moreDeath of Maurice Sendak brings out a flood of commentary
May 8, 2012As soon as the news of Maurice Sendak's death was announced, social media was flooded with comments from generations of readers, parents, and librarians.
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