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Good Riddance to a Racist Jerk [Dispatches from the Culture Wars]
Blogroll Archives Declaring Independence podcast feed YearlyKos 2007 Video of speech on Dover and the Future of the Anti-Evolution Movement Audio of Greg Raymer Interview Posted on: November 5, 2009 9:30 AM, by Ed Brayton CNN reports : A Louisiana justice of the peace who drew criticism for refusing to marry an interracial couple has resigned, the ...
A FASHION show reflecting every corner of Lanarkshire's multi-ethnic community will be staged in Bellshill on Sunday.
Peace, social justice dominate multicultural...
Peace, equity and social justice have to become key parts of education, people at the 19th Annual International Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education were told Thursday in Denver.
Tony Perkins: Gay Marriage Not Comparable to Interracial Marriage in the Least
Just about the only time we are willing to listen to the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins spill his ideology is in situations like we find ourselves this week, wondering WTF happened in Maine.
Half-brother of Obama to publish book
He is younger and sports a shaved head and a gold stud in his left earlobe, but the slim build, the loping gait and the high-set cheekbones give him a striking resemblance to his more famous half-brother, President Obama.
Justice Of The Peace Who Refused To Give Interracial Couple Marriage License Resigns
Posted By TimALoftis 7 hours, 16 minutes ago in Family BATON ROUGE, La. - A Louisiana justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial couples resigned Tuesday, after weeks of calls for his ouster from civil rights groups and several public officials, including the governor.
Racist Judge Inadvertantly Makes the Case For Gay Marriage
Earlier this month it was reported that a justice of the peace in Louisiana refused to perform the wedding of an interracial couple.
Angela Simmons defends her interracial relationship
The daughter of rapping legend, Rev Run has hit out at people criticising her relationship with a white man.
New Head of HRC Opposes Interracial Marriage, Affirmative Action, Voting Rights Act
I'm trying to imagine a large and historically significant gay civil rights group appointing an avowed racist as its director.
Drove school gets an Ofsted plus
THE EDUCATION watchdog Ofsted has praised a multi-cultural primary school in Swindon for the level of respect among children attending it.
Adventures in Multicultural Living: Relishing Real World Halloween Costumes
After spending the weeks leading up to Halloween researching horrific racist and sexist costumes , and commiserating with other Asian American activists , it is a pleasure to attend the University of Michigan Halloween Concert and see that all is still well in the real world.
Grasshoppers? Eew! But chocolate? Yum! Get a taste of multicultural Mexico in Oaxaca
The youngsters get a taste of multicultural Mexico in Oaxaca. Photos Going to Oaxaca * Getting there: Five airlines fly from South Florida to Oaxaca with a change of planes, travel time of six hours or longer, with roundtrip airfare starting at $312. * Information: http://oaxaca-travel.com/; www.visitmexico.com. * Austin-Lehman Adventures: ...
Religious schools threaten multicultural Canada, says Rev.
Canada: We have a problem. Citizens of this country are being torn apart over some long-cherished Canadian values: Multiculturalism, diversity and tolerance.
Laboura s multicultural Britain
Can the recent success of the British National party be explained by the misguided immigration policy of the government? That was the killer question from the floor during the notorious episode of Question Time 10 days ago.
1000 scholarships up for grabs
This year the Fiji Multi-Ethnic Affairs will award 1000 scholarships to tertiary students.
Man's halt of interracial marriage sparks outrage
Louisiana's governor and a U.S. senator joined Friday in calling for the ouster of an official in the southeastern part of the state who refused to marry an interracial couple, saying his actions clearly broke the law.
Multiculturalism, human values can reduce violence - Mishra
Boodram Ramoutar, left, Pundit Ramesh Tiwari, India High Commissioner Malay Mishra, second from right, and Rayan Ramoutar, right, president of the Tobago Hindu Society.
2010 Multicultural Food & Dance Festival a " Stall Hire Price Rise?
Having just received an email regarding participation in the 2010 Multi-cultural Food & Dance Spectacle I wonder what affect stall hire charges will have on the event and revenue for community groups.
Catholic Multicultural Center Expanding Free Meal Services
Nearly five months after closing its doors -- and reopening a week later -- the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison is thriving.
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