Today in Black History: The NAACP established the Spingarn Award in 1914, named for chairman Joel Spingarn, for the purpose of celebrating Black achievement.
The New York Times
Editorial: Affordable Housing, Racial Isolation
The Roberts Court’s Surprising Move Leftward
Blow: My Murdered Cousin Had a Name
5 Days That Left a Confederate Flag Wavering, and Likely to Fall
Straddling Old and New, a South Where ‘a Flag Is Not Worth a Job’
Today in Politics: Supreme Court Still Has Work to Do After Major Rulings
Martin O’Malley Taps Dave Hamrick, Obama Veteran, as Campaign Manager
From Chris Christie, Candidate to Be, a Video That’s All About Him
Driven by Love or Ambition, Slipping Across the Color Line Through the Ages
How a Life That Showed Promise Veered Into Violence Against Asian Women
State Relaxes an Order Preventing Teachers From Discussing Standardized Tests
New York City Board Set to Vote on Rent Freeze After State Legislators Reach Deal
The Christian Science Monitor
Why police don't pull guns in many countries
An end to jobless vets? New VA job program raises hopes
Obama’s ‘best week’ likely to advance his legacy (+video)
Obama’s 'best week' leaves Republicans feeling grumpy, wary
Philly.com
Confederate flag hung from black soldiers' memorial
The state budget's 5 stages of grief
Camden police try less force
On edge: 2 mass shootings, 3 days
The ABCs of school-funding formulas
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kasich to announce presidential plans July 21 at Ohio State University
Michael Moore offers to pay Bree Newsome's bail, legal fees after Confederate flag arrest
Confederate flag is under fire after Charleston shooting, but it will be difficult to remove completely
The Los Angeles Times
Lawsuits over California water rights are a fight a century in the making
Tough vaccination bill expected to pass California Legislature
Diner patrons struggle to understand a regular's gruesome death
L.A. council members look to tighten gun safety measures
The Washington Post
How Nikki Haley went from tea party star to a leader of the New South
Chris Christie expert Matt Katz previews presidential announcement: “The old Christie may be back.”
Nearly a month into his run, O’Malley hires a campaign manager
Feds anger grows over data breach, amid fears that the number affected could rise
Huckabee: County clerks with ‘conscientious objection’ should be excused from issuing gay marriage licenses
Sanders says he will significantly step up his outreach to minority voters
Murder, custody and justice: The making of a political candidate
D.C. schools food vendor at center of fraud lawsuit poised for new contract
The Star Ledger
Christie and Baraka on schools: New board will pave way to local control
N.J. Senate panel to consider big tax break for N.J. company
The nightmare that awaits N.J. if a Hudson rail tunnel is forced to close
N.J. Supreme Court case to decide fate of abused immigrant children
Trump Plaza could be closed for at least 10 years
'Unacceptable': Greenwich Township mayor slams Christie's storm response
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan job skills programs need more teachers
5 people shot at block party on Detroit's east side
Is it time to put the brakes on police chases?
Detroiters brave the rain to march for peace
The Chicago Tribune
Editorial: Currency conversion: Harriet Tubman for the $20 bill, not the $10
Indictment: Ex-lawmaker Mel Reynolds failed to file tax returns for 4 years
Changes for teachers bring CPS contract talks to a halt
Chicago school board approves more than $1 billion in new borrowing
Preckwinkle defends proposed sales tax increase
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