The Voting Rights Act, first enacted 44 years ago and repeatedly upheld by the Supreme Court since then, is back before the justices Wednesday.
This time, though, the law is being challenged against the backdrop of a newly elected African-American president.
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Do We Still Need The Voting Rights Act?
Since 1965, the Voting Rights Act has required state and local governments in 16 states to get approval from the Justice Department before they change election procedures. The Supreme Court...
On Primary Day In South Carolina, Even Weddings Get...
In South Carolina one wedding party found a political backdrop for their big day.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
War, What Is Good For? Movies, It Seems.
As Hollywood rolls out Oscar hopefuls over the next two months, there's a curious thread developing: Many of these films are set amidst the backdrop of wars — especially wars involving...
Schubert for Two (Dig)
This CD's main attraction for many will be Gil Shaham's velvety violin in gorgeous, largely off-beat music. Others will relish these Schubert works in arrangements that replace the piano with...
Heigh-Ho! Mozart
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