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Today in Black America - August 30

POSTED: August 30, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Rousing G.O.P., Ryan Faults ‘Missing’ Leadership


Editorial: The Vacuum Behind the Slogans

‘Cultural War’ of 1992 Moves In From the Fringe

Results of Primary Elections Feed Arizona Democrats’ Hope

Judge to Toss Out Changes in Florida Voter Registration

Powell Was More Skeptical About Iraq Than Previously Thought, Annan Says


Women Employed by Lawmaker Describe Sexually Hostile Office

2 Women Received $32,000 From Assemblyman, Beyond Money From State



The Christian Science Monitor

Paul Ryan paradox: Voters like him, just not his ideas (+video)

Obama vs. Romney 101: Where are the sharpest divides?


Audit the fed? Gold standard? Five new things in GOP platform (+video)


How can GOP steal young voters from Obama? Jobs.


The Star Ledger


Gov. Christie's keynote address gets mixed reviews a day later

Gov. Christie defends his keynote speech in Piers Morgan interview

Michelle Obama to visit Princeton for fundraiser

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's half-brother taken into custody, sentencing postponed again


The Detroit Free Press

Felons tied to Kilpatrick to testify in corruption trial

Walter L. Bowman: Detroit teacher, 85, inspired many kids, including his own

Davis asks higher court to block Highland Park schools' emergency manager

Detroit parents' rally: Expect more and get involved in kids' education



The Washington Post


Paul Ryan promises GOP ‘won’t duck the tough issues’

Condoleeza Rice brings down the house

Ryan misleads on GM plant closing

RNC Day 2: Winners and losers

As GOP convention emphasizes diversity, racial incidents intrude

Post to hold public forum on city leadership


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Morris Brown owes employees thousands


Ex-SCLC chair sentenced in theft case


Clayton school chief leaving


The Chicago Tribune


Chicago teachers move closer to walkout

Illinois' credit rating downgraded after pension reform failure


The Los Angeles Times


Bill banning open carrying of rifles passes


L.A. spent $2 million to keep up camps closed for more than 10 years

Analysis: Brown's plan won't rescue pension funds

Charters draw students from private schools, study finds


USA Today


Fla. appeals court orders new judge for Zimmerman trial

FAMU band bus 'president' charged in Champion's hazing death

'Distracted walking' endangers teens



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Readers sound off and share about improving parent involvement in schools: Margaret Bernstein





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