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Voter ID Case Goes Before Supreme Court, Israel Against Anti-Racism Conference

Supreme Court to Hear Voter ID Case
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a case that could effect the upcoming presidential election. The poor, elderly, and voters of color will be most impacted by this ruling. New York Times.

Racial Disparities in Cancer Care
Not surprisingly, a recent study reveals that Black cancer patients do not receive the same care as their white counterparts. Lack of access to care and other chronic health conditions were noted as causes for the results. MSNBC

Israel Begins Campaign Against Anti-Racism Conference
After walking out of the 2001 international conference on racism with the United States, Israel has launched a similar bid to denounce the U.N. led 2009 conference citing Libya’s human rights violations. New York Sun.

Posted at 7:20 AM, Jan 07, 2008 in News | Permalink | View Comments