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Race as a distraction

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The President and the press are making a mistake assuming that race is a distraction from the real problems such as the economy, health care, education, and housing. According to them, the recent racialized episode in Cambridge has overshadowed Obama’s ability to overhaul the nation’s health care system. Over a few beers, he was perhaps [...]

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On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. According to the president, “the purpose of this council is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in matters of public policy.” Acknowledging that women and girls have unique experiences and challenges that [...]

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