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Race matters in Ersland case

The arrest and trial sparked a national debate on the limits of self defense, dividing many in the state.  However, one of the least talked about, but most important undercurrents in this saga has been the pervasive influence of race. When read in the context of a history of racial inequality and a persistent stream […]

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Kern: ‘I am not a racist’

Kern has come under fire in the past after making controversial comments about the gay community, and the latest comments came this week during legislative debate about a bill that will send a constitutional amendment eliminating state affirmative action programs to voters. She claimed much of what she said had been misconstrued and her words […]

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