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Affirmative Action: A Tale of Two Supreme Courts
Brazil is giving meaning to the notion that fighting discrimination is a priority, assuring that education is a universal human right.
President Clinton Comes to Davis
It is a rare opportunity to be able to share a stage with a former President of the United States. Jacqueline Stoddard had that experience, and it changed her …
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Why Chavez Was Re-elected
For most people who have heard or read about Hugo Chu00e1vez in the international media, his reelection on Sunday as president of Venezuela by a convincing margin might be …
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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Rape Culture in America
Cara Hoffman speaks about rape culture in the America and how it is not simply enough to take back the night, but to take down the structures which allow …
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The Liar’s Master Class
Mitt Romney might be the most brazen political liar since James Polk. Polk, who was the 11th U.S. president (1845-1849), lied through his teeth–to Congress, to his cabinet, to …
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43.4 = 30.9?
James Kwak explains how understanding the tax policies of each Presidential candidate is not simple matter of rounding up.
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Supreme Court Conservatives Press Affirmative Action Supporters to Defend “Racial Preferences“
This past Wednesday the Supreme Court heard arguments on a case involving the use of race as a factor in accepting students at the University of Texas.
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Pesticides Harm Kids Health and Intelligence, Study Finds
Exposure to pesticides may be putting children today at risk for diseases and disorders as cancer, autism, birth defects and asthma.
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Memo to Joe, Re: Debate
A few words of encouragement from Robert Reich to Vice President Joe Bidden on the eve of his debate against Paul Ryan.
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What Everyone Needs to Know Before Watching the VP Debate
Did you know that Romney and Ryan would eliminate health care for 31 million people who are poor or disabled?