Politics & Society http://www.npr.org Tell Me More posts about Politics & Society en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:39:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Politics & Society http://www.npr.org Destination: Detroit <em>Tell Me More </em>shares highlights from Tuesday's broadcast in Detroit, Mich. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:39:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/01/31/146144529/destination-detroit?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/01/31/146144529/destination-detroit?ft=1&f=125942734 Tell Me More shares highlights from Tuesday's broadcast in Detroit, Mich.

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]]> Girls, Guns And Grudges Jimi Izrael writes about a few films featuring girls with guns and grudges. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/26/139976435/girls-guns-and-grudges?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/26/139976435/girls-guns-and-grudges?ft=1&f=125942734 Jimi Izrael writes about a few films featuring girls with guns and grudges.

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]]> Five Films In Philly Jimi Izrael's list of five films set in Philadelphia. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/05/139030574/five-films-in-philly?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/05/139030574/five-films-in-philly?ft=1&f=125942734 Jimi Izrael's list of five films set in Philadelphia.

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]]> Tell Me More LIVE at NABJ Michel Martin will bring the heat when she hosts a special LIVE broadcast of <em>Tell Me More</em> on Friday August 5, 2011 from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Philadelphia. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/03/138956468/tell-me-more-live-at-nabj?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/08/03/138956468/tell-me-more-live-at-nabj?ft=1&f=125942734 Michel Martin will bring the heat when she hosts a special LIVE broadcast of Tell Me More on Friday August 5, 2011 from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Philadelphia.

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]]> Five Film Faces of Justice <em>Tell Me More</em> regular contributor Jimi Izrael shares his picks for films about justice. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/07/08/137708039/five-film-faces-of-justice?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/07/08/137708039/five-film-faces-of-justice?ft=1&f=125942734 Tell Me More regular contributor Jimi Izrael shares his picks for films about justice.

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]]> Infidelity On The Big Screen Author Jimi Izrael lists his top five films about the perils of infidelity. Fri, 20 May 2011 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/05/20/136505832/infidelity-on-the-big-screen?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/05/20/136505832/infidelity-on-the-big-screen?ft=1&f=125942734 Author Jimi Izrael lists his top five films about the perils of infidelity.

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]]> Whose 'Dream' Is It Now? Nine days after a gunman opened fire during a "Congress on Your Corner" gathering held by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords outside a Tucson grocery store, killing six and wounding 13, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/01/19/132942753/whose-dream-is-it-now?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2011/01/19/132942753/whose-dream-is-it-now?ft=1&f=125942734 Nine days after a gunman opened fire during a "Congress on Your Corner" gathering held by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords outside a Tucson grocery store, killing six and wounding 13, the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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]]> Obama’s Compromise Bad For Blacks? Guest blogger Lester K. Spence says African-Americans should ensure that the next compromise Obama makes isn’t with the Republican Party, but with the black community. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/12/08/131909802/obama-s-compromise-bad-for-blacks?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/12/08/131909802/obama-s-compromise-bad-for-blacks?ft=1&f=125942734 Guest blogger Lester K. Spence says African-Americans should ensure that the next compromise Obama makes isn’t with the Republican Party, but with the black community.

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]]> Reverse Racism Or Partisan Ploy? NPR's Michel Martin revisits allegations made by a former Justice Department attorney, who accused the agency of racial bias against white victims of alleged civil rights violations. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission says they agree with Adams. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/12/07/131888778/reverse-racism-or-partisan-ploy?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/12/07/131888778/reverse-racism-or-partisan-ploy?ft=1&f=125942734 NPR's Michel Martin revisits allegations made by a former Justice Department attorney, who accused the agency of racial bias against white victims of alleged civil rights violations. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission says they agree with Adams.

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]]> Palin For President? NPR's Alicia Montgomery says Sarah Palin and President Obama have more in common than some would think. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/19/131452822/can-palin-win?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/19/131452822/can-palin-win?ft=1&f=125942734 NPR's Alicia Montgomery says Sarah Palin and President Obama have more in common than some would think.

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]]> 'Racist' Name Calling Misses The Point Guest blogger Alysia Tate says renewed focus on rapper Kanye West's 2005 comments criticizing then-president George W. Bush for neglecting black victims of Hurricane Katrina ignores the larger questions about the government's response to the storm. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/15/131336441/-racist-name-calling-misses-the-point?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/15/131336441/-racist-name-calling-misses-the-point?ft=1&f=125942734 Guest blogger Alysia Tate says renewed focus on rapper Kanye West's 2005 comments criticizing then-president George W. Bush for neglecting black victims of Hurricane Katrina ignores the larger questions about the government's response to the storm.

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]]> A No To New Tax Is A No To Kids Guest blogger David Cohen says one issue has been left out of most post-election coverage -- the passing of levies in school districts across the country. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/09/131191557/a-no-to-new-tax-is-a-no-to-kids?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/09/131191557/a-no-to-new-tax-is-a-no-to-kids?ft=1&f=125942734 Guest blogger David Cohen says one issue has been left out of most post-election coverage -- the passing of levies in school districts across the country.

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]]> ... When Government Responsibility Is 'Enuf' Host Michel Martin weighs in on criticism surrounding the new film <em>For Colored Girls</em>, especially those who feel the movie misrepresents their cultural interests. Martin asks whether the same frustration should be directed at government. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/08/131173787/?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/08/131173787/?ft=1&f=125942734 Host Michel Martin weighs in on criticism surrounding the new film For Colored Girls, especially those who feel the movie misrepresents their cultural interests. Martin asks whether the same frustration should be directed at government.

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]]> America Questions Washington Guest Blogger and conservative political commentator Markus Skelton explores issues that, he says, helped the GOP win the U.S. House in the recent midterm elections. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:40:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/08/131173454/america-questions-washington?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/08/131173454/america-questions-washington?ft=1&f=125942734 Guest Blogger and conservative political commentator Markus Skelton explores issues that, he says, helped the GOP win the U.S. House in the recent midterm elections.

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]]> Jennifer Granholm’s Legacy Up For Debate As term-limited Jennifer Granholm prepares her exit as Michigan’s first female governor, guest blogger Quinn Klinefelter offers analysis on what some say is a mixed legacy. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/02/131020029/jennifer-granholm-s-legacy-is-up-for-debate?ft=1&f=125942734 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2010/11/02/131020029/jennifer-granholm-s-legacy-is-up-for-debate?ft=1&f=125942734 As term-limited Jennifer Granholm prepares her exit as Michigan’s first female governor, guest blogger Quinn Klinefelter offers analysis on what some say is a mixed legacy.

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