Obama weighs race issues after Zimmerman verdict
President Obama comments in the White House press room linking race to the Zimmerman case and Trayvon Martin. He cites historical inequities and stereotypes while noting violence in black communities and the broader politics of race. The piece includes reader responses and cites public figures.
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Obama
White House
George Zimmerman
Trayvon Martin
Hadiya Pendleton
Sharpton
Jesse Jackson
Florida
Zimmerman
Washington Post
Chaquital
Exploitation of Trayvon Martin Sparks Broad Reactions
The article notes how supporters and critics alike use Trayvon Martin’s death to advance agendas after George Zimmerman’s acquittal. It cites protests and statements by public figures in San Francisco Washington and Chicago as well as comments by Tavis Smiley Barack Obama and Eric Holder. The piece frames the case as a study in exploitation and confrontation rather than a resolution.
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Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman
San Francisco
Wells Fargo
Federal Reserve
D.C
Zimmerman
Tavis Smiley
ABC News
Smiley
Barack Obama
Eric Holder
Florida
Martin
Editorial Boiling Point in Filibuster Battle
The piece argues U S government dysfunction and rebuts Reid on 60 vote rule enabling filibusters. It cites Rand Paul drone protest and critiques Obama nominees including Holder Napolitano and Jackson. It notes EPA regulation impact and GOP concerns over Gina McCarthy and policy radicalism, urging minority protection.
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U.S
Senate
Harry Reid
U.S. Senate
Rand Paul
R-Ky
Congress
United States
Sen. Reid
North Korea
Obama
Eric Holder
Janet Napolitano
Homeland Security
University of California System
Pat Downs
Transportation Security Administration
Lisa Jackson
Environmental Protection Agency
Jackson
EPA
Gina McCarthy
McCarthy
Louisiana
David Vitter
Environment and Public Works Committee
Politico
America
Poison Ivy Rash Tips From Doctor K
A coworker’s poison ivy rash is not contagious. Dr. Komaroff offers prevention and treatment tips, including cool compresses, hydrocortisone cream, and stronger prescriptions if needed. Wear protective clothing outdoors and wash skin or clothes promptly to remove plant oils.
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Doctor K
Harvard Medical School
Kenneth Arndt
Komaroff
Shattuck St
Boston
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Tribune Media Services
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Buffalo
N.Y
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Tribune Media Services, Inc
Michael Pfleger
Chicago
Bill O’reilly
Editorial
Doonesbury
Dr. K
Unitep Media Syndicate
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