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Today in Black America - November 11

POSTED: November 11, 2014, 11:30 am

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Today in Black History: Nat Turner was hung on this date in 1831 for leading the largest slave revolt in U.S. History.

The New York Times

Republicans Vow to Approve Pipeline and Fight E.P.A.


Editorial: Don’t Delay on the Attorney General


Obama Asks F.C.C. to Adopt Tough Net Neutrality Rules


Communities Fight State Laws That Can Divide Broadband Access

The Great Wage Slowdown, Looming Over Politics

U.S. to Focus on Equity in Assigning of Teachers

Atlanta School Cheating Was ‘Conspiratorial,’ Ex-Governor Testifies


Domestic Violence Drives Up New York Shelter Population as Housing Options Are Scarce


The Star Ledger


Database: How did your school score on standardized tests?

Sweeney says his plan will keep AC from 'becoming Detroit'

Poll: Do you plan on staying in New Jersey or leaving?


Sayreville hazing defendants to be tried as juveniles, says county prosecutor



The Washington Post


Unusual lawsuit challenges police seizure tactics

Only seven of the 30 Democrats from the 2006 wave will be back next year

Nearly half of Americans will now live in states under total GOP control


State legislator group disagrees with Obama on net neutrality

Politicians should stop using the phrase ‘tar baby.’ Like, now.


Rampell: Voter suppression is swaying elections

Capehart: The serious problem with Valerie Jarrett

Hundreds line up to greet D.C. mayor-elect

Trying to get better teachers into nation’s poor classrooms


The Detroit Free Press

Bill Cosby meme generator backfires on social media

Detroit police to discuss 2013 killing of sailor on leave


Judge, a mediator in bankruptcy, sees hope for Detroit

FBI: Detroit's 2013 homicide rate leads the nation


The Chicago Tribune

Chicago brothers detail how Mexican cartel moved cocaine by jets

Prosecutors: Pregnant mother waited hours before reporting son's death


Rauner tells African-American, Hispanic voters he's for all Illinois




The Christian Science Monitor

Economic inequality in the US reaches levels not seen since Great Depression

President Obama pushes for net neutrality. What does the FCC do now? (+video)


What Obama’s big push for ‘net neutrality’ means (+video)

The Monitor's View A model in Detroit's post-bankruptcy plan


Israeli-Palestinian violence stokes fear Jerusalem crisis is spreading (+video)


Lame-duck Congress: What four issues can't be ignored? (+video)


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

APS judge lifts order barring story

Valdosta gym mat death: Cover-up or political football?



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Rep. John Barnes claims Rep. Sandra Williams demanded money in exchange for black lawmakers' votes

Ohio legislature's lame-duck agenda includes traffic cameras, taxes, guns

Rep. Marcia Fudge says not to blame black voters for Democrats' election losses

CEOs For Cities national meeting in Nashville highlights 'Music City,' tensions over U.S. urban policy


Philly.com

Hey Jen: Cosby can't shrug off allegations


Jobless youths find success in Philly Future Track

Mumia sues over Pa. victim anguish law



The Los Angeles Times

Once homeless, veterans find refuge in Eastside housing complex

L.A. mayor trumpets jobs to be created as energy use is cut

Prop. 46 foes spent $60 million to maintain 1975 malpractice award cap

Prop. 47 jolts landscape of California justice system




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