Why the Spying Scandal Is a Serious Racial Justice Issue

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Jun 18, 2013

Given the massive investment in national security after 9-11, recent news that the federal government is spying on hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the world may not have come as a surprise.

India Among Top 5 Nations Under US Surveillance

 

Indian Journal, News Report, Posted: Jun 18, 2013

India has emerged as the fifth most tracked country by the US intelligence which used a secret data-mining program to monitor worldwide internet data.

Power Struggles at Interior Department Impact Indian Affairs

 

Indian Country, News Report, Posted: Jun 18, 2013

When Kevin Washburn became Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in September 2012, he had some work to do. Not just the typical demands of running a complex subsection of a large federal agency, but also the complicated work of regaining a portfolio that had been siphoned off by overeager Obama administration officials.

Schools Seek Remedies to Racial Suspension Gap

 

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, News Report, Posted: Jun 17, 2013

Black students nationwide are suspended at least twice more frequently than any other student group and up to three times more often in many Twin Cities metro area urban and suburban school districts.

When White American Deaths Outnumber Births

 

The Root, News Report, Posted: Jun 17, 2013

According to demographers, more white Americans died last year than were born -- the first time this has occurred in the history of the nation.

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Proof of Citizenship Voting Law

 

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Jun 17, 2013

This morning the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship from residents as they register to vote is invalid because it violates the National Voter Registration Act

FBI Board Approves Adding Sikhs, Hindus to Crime Reports

 

India-West, News Report, Posted: Jun 14, 2013

Sikh-American activists have succeeded in getting the FBI advisory board to add Hindus, Sikhs and other ethnic minorities to a report that tracks hate crimes.

Senators Attempt to Tie Legalization to Border Security

 

ImmigrationImpact.com, News Report, Posted: Jun 13, 2013

Several Senators attempted to tie border security increases to the start of the legalization program.

Korean American Professor Named Princeton’s First Asian American Provost

 

Koream Journal, News Report, Posted: Jun 12, 2013

David S. Lee, a professor of economics and public affairs, was appointed provost at Princeton University, making him the first Asian American elevated to the administrative post.

Conn. Legislature Passes TRUST Act

 

New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jun 12, 2013

The Connecticut state legislature voted unanimously to enact the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act.

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