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In blow to Romney, court says Ohio can’t restrict 'souls to the polls' voting by blacks
A federal appeals court says an Ohio decision to allow only military personnel three days of early voting is unconstitutional. It could help Obama and hurt Romney in a critical swing state.
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Opinion: Wal-Mart v. Dukes ruling is out of sync with 21st-century sex discrimination
In Wal-Mart v. Dukes, the Supreme Court set a dangerous precedent when it ruled that the women in the class action suit could not prove a common culture of sex discrimination. But sexism is no longer written in official policy. It's engrained in culture.
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Opinion: Do you call your grandparents 'aliens'?
Immigrants would rather not be called aliens, either. Terms like 'illegal immigrant' foster a hateful climate for all immigrants and Hispanics. The term isn't just derogatory and damaging, it's imprecise and often inaccurate. Changing it isn't about political correctness, but political necessity.
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Opinion: Reflections on race
Four writers share experiences that shaped their views.
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