Racial Issues

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Racism vs. sexism, Part 2
Are Americans more ready for a black president, or a female president?
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Michael Richards, Michael Vick sing the new apology hit: It ain't me, babe. Plus: Jay Cutler -- Tony Romo 2.0?
Is it dangerous for a woman to wear party clothes on a bus at night?
My friend's boyfriend doesn't want her riding city transit in going-out clothes. Is he abusive and controlling? Or just protective?
In Navajo country, racism rides again
Hate crimes against Navajos are on the rise -- reopening barely healed wounds from the brutal "Injun rolling" of the '70s, tribal leaders say.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
At 49, Warren Moon is about to become the first black QB in the NFL Hall of Fame. How can someone so young carry that label? Plus: Terrell Owens, Billie Jean King.
I'm Albanian, my boyfriend is Panamanian, and my dad is prejudiced
I've been dating him secretly, but I'm sick of hiding my love.
Beyond blaming whitey
Tavis Smiley's "The Covenant With Black America" has become a No. 1 bestseller because it offers black people a tough and inspiring vision.
Whitewashing the New Orleans vote?
Deficient polling places and confusing absentee ballots could shut thousands of black residents out of the city's mayoral election.
Duke exposed
The rape allegations against the university's lacrosse team have laid bare racial tensions in Durham, and united town and gown against the same target: The "privileged."
My girlfriend is a racist
Her views don't make much sense -- she likes Bush ... and Chomsky!
I'm a light-skinned African-American, OK?
Why do strangers think it's permissible to grill me about my skin color?
Rebuilding the Big Easy
Latinos confront strained resources and tense race relations as they help clean up New Orleans and other hurricane-ravaged cities.
Are babies not equally innocent?
Bill Bennett's statement about blacks and crime shows that we have not yet achieved America's greatest value: Equality.
Bill Bennett: Fewer black babies = less crime in America
The "Book of Virtues" author says it would be a bad idea to abort every African-American fetus -- but that it would work if you did.
After the deluge, what next?
New Orleans will be rebuilt. But how? Should its slums be replaced by mixed-income housing? And if the city can't attract investors, should we just let it wither? Six experts cross swords in a Salon roundtable.
Apartheid America
Jonathan Kozol rails against a public school system that, 50 years after Brown v. Board of Education, is still deeply -- and shamefully -- segregated.
Too damn little, too damn late
Senators can take their half-assed lynching apology and shove it.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Three cheers for Illinois not bringing its outdated, racist mascot to the Final Four. Plus: Barry Bonds, crooked refs and slacking at Tournament time. The readers write.
Right Hook
Conservatives cheer Condi, scratch their heads over Colin, and see bright days ahead for Bush's faith-based team. Plus: Rich Lowry cackles with glee over the prospect of more blacks voting Republican.
Backlash on the border
An anti-immigrant ballot initiative with ties to racist groups threatens to split the GOP and derail Bush's chances in Arizona.
Departure of a native son
Longtime activist Randall Robinson tells his story of the U.S. "coup" against Haiti's Aristide, calls Colin Powell the most dangerous black man alive, and explains why he quit the U.S. for St. Kitts.
Why black America distrusts conservatives
Rush Limbaugh proved what many African-Americans fear: Even if right-wingers aren't racist, they'll kick blacks to score political points.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Sean Hannity and Joe Scarborough see a double standard! They want Dusty Baker's head! Plus: Salon's more, uh, balanced readers weigh in on blacks, whites and heat.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The reaction to Dusty Baker's racially ignorant comments has been just about right.
Letters
Readers react to articles on Monday's Supreme Court decision and the ever contentious debate over affirmative action.
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