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How to draw minority seats is crux of redistricting controversy
TALLAHASSEE – Democratic U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was being facetious when she described her meandering congressional district stretching from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Sanford and the outskirts of Orlando as the "most popular" in America.
But...Tags: Elections, Minority Groups, Trials, Dean Cannon, Winter Park
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Can boy's 2nd wish upon a star come true?
Kyle Rodas isn't a star quarterback who might one day toss a game-winning touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, or even a high-school game.
Ever since his teenage body turned on him, Kyle's realized he'll never be carried off the field as the conquering hero...Tags: Medical Specialization, Tourism and Leisure Industry, Family, Minority Groups, Walt Disney World Resort
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Jim Newton: Tackling the truth in Compton
It is a source of fierce shame and more than a little defensiveness in Compton that the area's lone bastion of higher education, Compton Community College, lost its accreditation in 2005 after officials absconded with public money and the district came up...Tags: Minority Groups, African Americans, Trials, National or Ethnic Minorities, Crime, Law and Justice
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Tim Rutten: Snapshot of a split America
One of American politics' most comforting nostrums is the notion that we always are united by far more than what divides us. It's a sentiment Barack Obama repeats frequently in his speeches, and both the president and California Gov. Jerry Brown are...Tags: Glenn Beck, Jerry Brown, Elections, Minority Groups, African Americans
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Jim Newton: Compton's racial divide
Imagine if today's Los Angeles were governed by a white mayor and an all-white City Council. And then imagine if that anomaly was protected by city election rules that virtually guaranteed no Latino candidate could land a spot in elected office. The civil...Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Demographics, African Americans, Arts and Culture
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Writing home: Brando Skyhorse
Bookshelves real and virtual are stocked with volumes about Los Angeles and Southern California written by people who parachute into a Westside guest house for a few weeks, hit the hot spots and high spots, then write with voice-of-God authority for...Tags: Murder, Minority Groups, Fatty Arbuckle, Marlon Brando, Condos and Houses
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Don't trash historic Puerto Rican regiment
Despite the sultry temperature, Jacqueline Centeno refused to yield. She knew her grandpa never would. Or her father.
So, Centeno — joined by about 100 others who turned out Thursday afternoon at the 65th Infantry Veterans Park in Osceola County...Tags: Citizens Initiative and Recall, Minority Groups, Douglas MacArthur, Social Issues, Osceola County
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How far can we go with this parent-grading idea?
Mike ThomasOn parenting to the test, guns and civility… For years, teachers have been complaining about lousy parents undermining their work in the classroom. So now state Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, wants to empower teachers by requiring them to grade...Tags: Music, Minority Groups, Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Sarah Palin
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Marco Rubio is most important Republican this fall: Here's why
In April of last year, Marco Rubio came to Orlando scrounging for attention.
Now he squeezes in an interview between events. Now he has an entourage.
Now he is favored to be the next U.S. senator from Florida.
Much has changed, including a switch to...Tags: Minority Groups, Marco Rubio, Crime, Law and Justice, Migration, Bill McCollum
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DuPage officials ask for map that retains the status quo
TribLocal - Downers Grove ยป NewsTo allow people to have some say over how new legislative districts are drawn, state lawmakers are holding public hearings on the proposed maps that …... -
Chicano activist and educator Sal Castro wows the crowd with his past -- and presence
Jacket CopyChicago activist and educator Sal Castro dominated the Festival of Books panel a bout California and the history and identity of Chicanos.... -
Andrew Breitbart, 'tea party' star and 'reluctant culture warrior'
Jacket CopyAndrew Breitbart talks about his life from hipster to Tea Party Star and why he's 'a reluctant culture warrior.'...
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