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Today in Black America - August 27

POSTED: August 27, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

G.O.P., a Party in Principle, Fears Danger in Factions

Paul Ryan’s Social Extremism


Republican Script is Rewritten as Storm Splits Media’s Focus

Thomas B. Edsall: Making the Election About Race

The Sun Belt, Eclipsed

Relaxed and Loose, Candidate Obama Hits his Mark


Cuomo Calls for Resignation of Brooklyn Assemblyman



The Christian Science Monitor

Why conventions still matter

What Mitt Romney needs to achieve at GOP national convention


Florida's Charlie Crist as new Obama fan? GOP has an answer for that.

Hurricane Isaac delays start of Republican National Convention in Tampa

UN eyeing Texas invasion? Probably not, but ‘civil war’ fears abound


Got broadband? Access now extends to 94 percent of Americans.



The Star Ledger

Bayonne school district lowers passing grade for students

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's half brother to be sentenced for official misconduct today


Teacher training may be key to success for Trenton charter school

Gov. Christie poised to address N.J. delegation at RNC

5 things to expect in Gov. Christie's keynote address at Republican National Convention


The Detroit Free Press


Romney tied with Obama among Michigan voters, poll says


Detroit police paid 10% less despite judge's order


Rochelle Riley: A deaf girl, a black teacher lost amid DPS chaos

Anti-corruption crusader arrives to lead Detroit's FBI as ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's trial begins

Donnell White: Dave Bing Future Leader Award



The Washington Post

Obama, Romney neck-and-neck as parties convene

The GOP gathers in Florida, and so does tropical storm

Eight questions going into the Republican National Convention

Five speakers to watch in Tampa

Charlie Crist endorses Obama


Pr. William changes how it funds nonprofit groups

Crunch time for D.C. Council’s Cheh


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Morris Brown files for bankruptcy

Georgia's AIDS drug program trims wait list to zero

Gang members get life in mom's slaying


The Chicago Tribune

Study: Suburban shops large source of guns used in city crime

Trice: Chicago had its own black renaissance

Money from 'deadbeats' helps fund after-school jobs

Union leaders have Chicago teachers wanting more

Former congresswoman understands Jackson's plight



The Los Angeles Times


Lawmakers set ambitious agenda in last week of session

L.A. colleges resume $6-billion building project


Sheriff Baca may defy proposed law easing immigration enforcement


USA Today

Why do the conventions matter?

Kentucky sees surge in addicted infants


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio redistricting plan mirrors California proposal that failed to remove politics from the process

Let's make this "the Year of the Parent" at urban schools: Margaret Bernstein


Cleveland schools getting help from consultants with timetable for major improvement plan



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