racism
GAO probe clears ACORN of mishandling federal funds
June 17, 2010A GAO probe concluded this week it has found no evidence that ACORN or related organizations, mishandled the $40 million it received from the federal government.
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Arizona GOP targets children born to undocumented immigrants
June 15, 2010Arizona Republicans say they plan to introduce new legislation this fall that, if passed, would block the children of undocumented immigrants from becoming citizens.
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Burge trial exposes police torture and racism
June 11, 2010CHICAGO — While the circus trial of disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich has garnered the headlines, another more important trial is underway.
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Mural in Arizona town sparks racist remarks
June 11, 2010A local politician in Prescott, Ariz., who recently mocked an elementary mural featuring minority students was fired from his radio talk show and now faces a mounting recall campaign due to his remarks that critics say...
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Civil rights enforcement top priority for Justice Department
June 7, 2010Enforcement of employment, disability rights and other anti-discrimination laws have been stepped up.
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