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Gov. McDonnell apologizes for omitting slavery in Confederacy proclamationupdated: Fri Apr 09 2010 09:55:00

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell apologized Wednesday for leaving out any reference to slavery in his recent proclamation designating April as Confederate History Month, calling it a "major omission."

Rape victims offer advice to today's college womenupdated: Wed Dec 16 2009 18:06:00

If you are already in college or headed there, sit down. If you're the parent or friend of a student, listen up.

Time.com: The Bradley Effectupdated: Fri Oct 17 2008 19:00:00

Politicos are abuzz over the last hurdle Obama must clear in his path to the presidency

Will Obama suffer from the 'Bradley effect'?updated: Tue Oct 14 2008 08:19:00

Sen. Barack Obama has a sizable lead over Sen. John McCain, polls show, but those numbers could be deceiving if the "Bradley effect" comes into play.

Bradley effect and Obamaupdated: Tue Oct 14 2008 08:19:00

CNN's Don Lemon takes a closer look at how the 'Bradley effect' could hurt or help Barack Obama on election day.

Then & Now: Douglas Wilderupdated: Mon Feb 21 2005 05:54:00

Douglas Wilder rose from what he describes as "gentle poverty" in his youth to become the first elected black governor in Virginia -- and the nation. Fifteen years later, the outspoken Democrat is still in Virginia politics, serving as Richmond's mayor.

Fortune: EARLY-BIRD WHITE HOUSE HOPEFULS?updated: Mon Jul 30 1990 00:01:00

The Iowa caucuses won't kick off the 1992 presidential season for another 18 months, but a few early-bird Democrats have already visited the state to press the flesh of party faithful and other vot...

Fortune: TODAY'S LEADERS LOOK TO TOMORROW SOCIETY SHELBY STEELE LET'S STOP SHAKING HANDS WITH THE DEVIL ON RACEupdated: Mon Mar 26 1990 00:01:00

Whenever groups of people take it upon themselves to make race important, the search for power is behind that. This is the real problem. White slave traders made race important -- made whites super...

Money Magazine: MORE ON RACE AND MONEY updated: Thu Feb 01 1990 00:01:00

Your December article on ''Race and Money'' was one of the most informative and balanced presentations on the economic impact of racial discrimination that I have read. Many people understand that ...

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