Obama era race debate loom during Supreme Court term ends
David Broder analyzes how the court's decisions on voting rights and affirmative action signal a shift toward less race consciousness. The piece predicts Sonia Sotomayor would challenge the majority and that Obama may clash with the court on race policy, arguing past harms persist.
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Readmit Cuba to the OAS sparks policy clash in US debate
Opinion pages argue reaccepting Cuba into the Organization of American States ignores Cuba's dictatorship and human rights violations. Supporters urge targeted policies like travel and remittance liberalization while opposing legitimizing the Castro regime.
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First Amendment Text Restates Core Liberties
A concise excerpt presents the First Amendment's establishment clause free exercise clause free speech free press assembly and petition rights. The passage underscores protections aimed at limiting government interference in religion expression and civic action.
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Twitter floods with memories after Michael Jackson’s death
Fans worldwide shared tribute posts as news broke last Thursday. Twitter metrics spiked with 5000 Jackson related messages per minute while radio and TV coverage persisted. Personal recollections from KU alumni and Kansas City artists underscore a lasting cultural imprint of Jackson’s music.
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Population shifts and the white minority timetable
A commentary argues the United States will see a growing plural society with non white faces rising toward 2042 and whites declining to near a minority by 2050. It notes language, immigration, and assimilation, urging adaptation and warning about resource limits as demographics change.
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