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How the Super Bowl Became the Center of a Political Showdown for Players and Workers

Posted on Feb 5, 2012, Source: ColorLines

The NFL’s Players Association, the union that represents the league’s athletes, has come out in opposition to Indiana's proposed Right to Work legislation.

Internet Access for All: 3 Ways the FCC is Trying to Close the Digital Divide

Posted on Jan 16, 2012, Source: ColorLines

Here are a few of the FCC’s efforts to deal with the digital divide—the good and the bad of each.

Will Young Voters Steal the Show in 2012? Maybe, If Lawmakers Listen

Posted on Dec 26, 2011, Source: ColorLines

In 2008, young voters were the big story. Both parties will attempt to woo them this time around--but are they paying attention to the issues that matter?

The Long, Murderous Arm of the Law Has Killed Troy Davis

Posted on Sep 21, 2011, Source: ColorLines

After a long delay from the Supreme Court, Troy Davis was executed at 11:08 PM Wednesday night, despite over a million people asking for clemency.

How to Succeed at a Summer Job: Look White and Christian

Posted on Jul 11, 2011, Source: ColorLines

While young prospective workers in general are saddled with record levels of unemployment, young workers of color face an even bleaker economic outlook.

Remembering Gil Scott-Heron: Outspoken Activist and Musical Legend

Posted on May 31, 2011, Source: ColorLines

The legend passed away in New York on May 27, 2011.

7 Revolutionary Icons Being Used to Pimp Capitalist Excess, War and Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on May 26, 2011, Source: ColorLines

Here are revolutionaries who, in their death or retirement, have been used to represent the sorts of things they spent their lives opposing.

Wisconsin Set to Pass Country's Most Restrictive Voter ID Law

Posted on May 24, 2011, Source: ColorLines

The bill was passed through the the Republican-led Senate late last week and is expected be signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday.

NAACP Faces Boycott Over Kid Rock Honor

Posted on Mar 10, 2011, Source: ColorLines

Should a rocker who displays the confederate flag at concerts win the NAACP's Great Expectations award?

Ntozake Shange's 'For Colored Girls,' And Why Tyler Perry's Maligned Version Might Deserve a Little Credit

Posted on Nov 16, 2010, Source: ColorLines

The Atlanta director took on the classic choreopoem to consternation and mixed reviews. But as Shange's legacy shows, black women will always be the rightful storytellers.

Activists, Congress Tackle Next Steps on Immigration Reform

Posted on Apr 25, 2010, Source: ColorLines RaceWire

On the same day that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law, some lawmakers in Washington are getting ready to act.

Roots, Rock, Reggae

Posted on Aug 10, 2006, Source: WireTap

The Rootz Underground plants its seeds as one of Jamaica's best and underrated Reggae bands.

Soundtrack to the Movement

Posted on Aug 2, 2006, Source: WireTap

A look at how one of the nation's most innovative record labels is changing music and young people that make it.

Ise Lyfe Style

Posted on Jul 13, 2006, Source: WireTap

Music Review: One of the country's most talented young poets takes his message from the stage to the studio with the release of two new albums.
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