The Uneventful Showdown Between Obama and O'Reilly

The Uneventful Showdown Between Obama and O'Reilly
Yes, but such reporting was not the exception. Between 1898 and 1914, numerous articles appeared exaggerating the association of heinous crimes and cocaine use by blacks. In some cases, suspicion of cocaine intoxication by blacks was reason enough to … Read more on The Root (blog)

Why Obama Should Take a Cue from Gerald Ford on Crack Pardons
In late December, the Obama administration announced that the president would commute the sentences of eight prisoners serving decades-long sentences for crack-cocaine distribution (or intent to distribute). Last week, at a New York State Bar event … Read more on The American Prospect