Why the GOP will continue to have a race problem

Today marks the launch of the Republican party's new charm offensive to lure minority voters. They call it their Minority Outreach Plan. It includes spending $10 million to convince minority groups that the GOP is more welcoming and inclusive.

Trayvon Martin killing: one year later

One year ago , Trayvon Martin — an unarmed 17-year-old boy on his way home from 7-11 — was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. The murder trial is scheduled to begin this June. A separate hearing may be held in April to determine whether Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law gives Zimmerman immunity.

On CNN's documentary, "Black in America."

Last week, CNN ran a heavily-promoted show called "Black in America," promising that it would basically tell you everything you ever needed to know about what African-Americans face in the United States. The media reviews were fairly positive, but there's one blogger at a prominent liberal political web site, DailyKos, who thinks CNN missed an important point:

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