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The Two-Way
After More Than 20 Years, Push To Change 'Redskins' Name Continues
February 7, 2013 A symposium on "racist" stereotypes in American sports has renewed questions about the NFL team's name. One activist said that two-thirds of team names with Native references have been changed since 1970
It's All Politics
Minority Rules: Who Gets To Claim Status As A Person Of Color?
May 16, 2012 U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage seem uneasy to swallow. But why? What does it take to be considered an ethnic minority, and what does the controversy say about the way we judge ethnic backgrounds?
NPR Ombudsman
Black Bands, Black Football Players And Frank Deford
January 4, 2012 A legendary sports commentator missed contexts on violent hazing by historically black marching bands and on end zone preening by mostly black professional football players. But criticizing another racial culture is OK. It all depends on how, and where you think we are as a nation in racial relations.
The Two-Way
GOP Students' Race-Based Bake Sale Sparks Controversy At Berkeley
September 26, 2011 The young Republicans are protesting affirmative action legislation by charging whites more than others. Others on campus say they're being offensive.
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J. Christian Adams: Whistleblower Or Political Player?
July 13, 2010 Former Justice Department lawyer J. Christian Adams says the department has shied away from cases where the victims are white. Fair point? Or a political play?
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'We Apologize', Sort Of ... Except to Some of You
February 20, 2009 Should the 'The New York Post' be cut some slack for even acknowledging there is an outcry (which they really are not obligated to do)?
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A Look at Latin America, Africa
October 9, 2008 Our international briefing zooms in on the impact of the U.S. economic crisis on Latin America, and then we shift to the stories shaping Africa.
