Today in Black History: James Farmer, civil rights activist, and founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), was born on this date in 1920.
The New York Times
G.O.P. Governors Face Test in Shift on Ideological Agendas
A Pope That Makes Democrats Squirm and Republicans Wriggle
Health-Law Suit Hints at G.O.P. Divide
Mitt Romney Says He’s Considering a 2016 Presidential Run
Obama, in Tennessee, Begins Selling His Community College Tuition Plan
Students in Maryland Test Civic Participation and Win Right to Vote
Tamir Rice and the Value of Life
When Will the North Face Its Racism?
New York Police Officers Are Quick to Resort to Chokeholds, Inspector General Finds
New York City to Formally Start Its Municipal ID Card Program
The Christian Science Monitor
Can Texas force hair-braiders to jump through hoops? Nope, says judge.
Community courts let the punishment fit the crime, compassionately
NYPD work slowdown winds down, but New York may be changed for good (+video)
Gun 'hero' George Zimmerman ordered to surrender arms after assault (+video)
Another massacre? Why Nigeria struggles to stop Boko Haram (+video)
The Star Ledger
Lavish gifts deserve attention of Ethics Commission
N.J.'s college career centers help current and former students find the right track
Newark school board members express mixed reactions to meeting with superintendent
How a free Army helicopter cost Newark police more than $2M
Philly.com
Nutter recounts accomplishments
Camden project seeks better health and safety through data-sharing
3 shot and killed inside NE Philly home
Good news for school with $160 budget
The Washington Post
France mobilizes 10,000 extra security forces
With 2016 on the horizon, both parties work on developing messages of economic populism
The county economic recovery, in 5 maps and charts
The power of Lyndon Johnson is a myth
Focus group’s view on Bush, Clinton: ‘Again?’ ‘Don’t like.’
Suspect in Md. shooting switched identities
Group proposes more assessments for Va. kindergartners
The Detroit Free Press
Study: Students often clueless about how much they owe
Unusual wooing brings next Henry Ford CEO to town
Prosecutor's assault helps fuel her drive for justice
The Los Angeles Times
Villaraigosa would add dynamic new element in race to succeed Boxer
Former LAUSD board president will run troubled charter school group
Sheriff's Dept. higher-ups now appear to be targets in jails inquiry
San Diego police chief gives public a role in her reform strategy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland State University receives grants to create 40 paid internships
Ohio police union starts online petition urging support for officers
Greater Cleveland Congregations maps campaign for police reform
Video leads appeals court to overturn assault conviction
USA Today
NYPD slowdown disrespects profession: Our view
Idealism still prevails among police recruits
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Church takes aim at Atlanta fire chief’s dismissal
Study: Black Atlantans prefer suburbs, whites moving to city 'core'
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