As the Sept. 21 execution date looms for a man convicted for his role in chaining and dragging a black man to his death, attention again will be focused on the small East Texas town of Jasper, vilified worldwide as racist ...
Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2011
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Russia on Monday launched into space its Spektr-R radio telescope planned to be the most powerful ever, the first deep space observatory sent up by Moscow in a quarter of a century.
Space Exploration
Jul 18, 2011
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Racism may be less of a factor in politics than other realms of life, according to a new University of Florida study, which found few white voters in Florida to be upset by the presidential candidacy of a black man, and many ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2010
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George Floyd's death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction—in his case, over a fake $20 bill—can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement.
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2020
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The Black Lives Matter movement and protests of police violence played a major role in the 2016 election, according to new research led by faculty from Northeastern University, the University of Massachusetts, Northwestern ...
Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2020
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In 1967, a panel of experts sat down to understand why, for two years, black Americans across the country had rioted in anger and frustration, often burning down sections of cities such as Detroit, Los Angeles and Chicago. ...
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2020
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A New York appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's ruling that two police officers' use of a "sound cannon" was an unconstitutional abuse of force.
Other
Jun 14, 2018
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Understanding geography is fundamental to understanding the world, says Ryan Enos, assistant professor of government and a specialist in American politics. People often classify places or neighborhoods simply by who lives ...
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2018
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Becoming an Avon cosmetics Sales Representative is helping some poor South African women escape poverty as well as inspiring many with self-confidence and hope. South Africa's growing band of 'Avon Ladies' are benefiting ...
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2012
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