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Op-Ed: Sam Harris called 'racist' for blog about profiling Muslims

Neuroscientist, author, and atheist Sam Harris caught serious heat from his fans and the general press for expressing his views on profiling Muslims at the airports.

In the Media by Sean Fraser - 3 comments

Portland rallies against shooting of unarmed man by police Special

Portland - Portland, the city of protest, has something serious to protest today. Hundreds of people rallied at the Justice Center in Portland to protest the police shooting of a suicidal man in the back, then leaving him to die handcuffed over a 30-minute period.

Digital Journal Report by Carol Forsloff - 4 comments

Officer in Gates Arrest Nixed as Graduation Speaker – or Was He?

State officials have vetoed a request by police cadets to invite Sgt. James Crowley to be keynote speaker at their April graduation. Crowley gained notoriety after arresting a prominent black Harvard professor trying to get into his own house.

In the Media by Martin Laine - 5 comments

Liveblog debate: Should airport security use racial profiling?

In the past month, airport security has been beefed up. Some now say it's necessary to racially profile passengers in order to further ensure security, while others believe it's an unconstitutional move. Join our liveblog debate and have your say.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 3 comments

On the Gates controversy, Giuliani tells Obama to 'Shut up'

Speaking out on Hannity, Rudy Giuliani asserts that the 'teachable moment' in the Obama-Gates controversy is for Obama and Gates to 'shut up.'

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 64 comments

Op-Ed: What are the learning dimensions in Gates-Crowley?

President Barack Obama has welcomed Sergeant Crowley and Professor Henry Gates to the White House for a dialogue. He hopes it will be a teaching moment. But will the Gates-Crowley incident give good, lasting and useful education on the issues?

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 1 comment

Critic: Media Fails 'Teachable Moment' on Gates–Crowley Affair Special

Barack Obama called the incident between Sergeant Crowley and Professor Gates a “teachable moment.” Some media critics maintain, however, the media exacerbated the problem, taking sides to promote a point of view or failing to give salient facts.

Digital Journal Report by Carol Forsloff - 15 comments

Op-Ed: Why Obama's weigh in on Gates' arrest was not a mistake

Dealing with issues of racial inequality in America is part and parcel of the tremendous responsibility President Obama willingly took on when he became our nation's first black president.

In the Media by Sitafa Harden

Op-Ed: Did Obama Omit Dr. Gates' Reported Rants To Play The Race Card?

President Obama addressed the White House Press Corps on the incident involving Prof. Gates, whom he called "a friend," and the Cambridge Police, whom he said "acted stupidly." Curiously, Obama made no mention of Gates' reported hostile heated rants. Why?

In the Media by Johnny Simpson - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Did Obama’s Election Change How Police Treat Black Americans?

The election of the first black President didn’t and likely won’t change police tactics regarding how blacks are treated by police. At least they won’t change for awhile.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 10 comments

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US sheriff sued for 'profiling'

The US Department of Justice sues an Arizona sheriff accused of racially profiling Latinos, among other alleged civil rights violations.

Racial profiling still an issue, civil rights activist says

Supporters of Trayvon Martin —the 17-year-old unarmed teen shot dead in Florida in February — held a "hoodie" protest this afternoon at the University of Windsor to raise awareness about racial profiling.

Ottawa police racial-profiling settlement questioned

The lawyer who represented an Ottawa man who claimed he was racially profiled while driving his mother's car says police need to do more than just track traffic stops.

Trayvon Martin parents at Capitol

The parents of Trayvon Martin, the black teenager shot dead in Florida last month, attend a congressional forum on racial profiling.

Tyler Perry Calls Profiling a Hate Crime

Tyler Perry claims he was unjustly interrogated by Atlanta police recently in what he believes to be a case of racial profiling. In a lengthy post on his Facebook page, Perry recalled making an illegal turn after leaving his studio to ensure that he was...