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Biden Defends Obama's Record At NAACP Convention

Comments (0) | 2012 election, Barack Obama, civil rights group, Election 2012, houston, Joe Biden, mitt romney, NAACP, NAACP convention, National, National Urban League, President, vice president

Joe Biden photographed on June 26, 2012 (Creative Commons).

Agnus Dei Farrant
Executive Producer

Biden drew applause a day after Romney was booed.

Unemployment Insurance Provides A Cushion For Those In Pursuit Of The Perfect Job

Comments (0) | California, Faces of L.A.’s Jobless: A Neon Tommy Special Report, jobs fair, keith terrell, Los Angeles, naacop jobs fair, NAACP, ron roberts jr, ui funds, unemployment benefits, unemployment check, unemployment funds, unemployment insurance, unemployment money

Paresh Dave
Editor-In-Chief

Unemployment checks help, but aren't enough to save people from losing their nesteggs.

Troy Davis Funeral Takes Turn For The Political

Comments (0) | death penalty, execution, funeral, NAACP, National, troy davis

"I Am Troy Davis" protest in 2008. (World Coalition Against the Death Penalty)

Catherine Green
Executive Producer

Thousands attended services in Savannah, Ga.

Troy Davis Remembered At Funeral

Comments (0) | death penalty, execution, Georgia, memorial, NAACP, National, troy davis

Mike Vulpo
Executive Producer

The convicted murderer is put to rest as controversy of his execution continues.

Daily Hollywood – Sheen Sells Out, A “Survivor” Gets Jailed, And More

Comments (1) | Charlie Sheen, Daily Hollywood, Entertainment News, Film and TV, Freaks and Geeks, Kid Rock, mel gibson, Music, NAACP, PaleyFest, Pop Culture, Survivor, Undeclared

Lilian Min
Associate Entertainment Editor

Today's entertainment roundup.

Shirley Sherrod Sues Breitbart Over NAACP Speech Clip

Comments (0) | Breitbart, CPAC, NAACP, Nation and World, racism, Sherrod lawsuit, Shirley Sherrod

Kevin Douglas Grant
Executive Editor

Sherrod was fired after the video surfaced, then offered another job.

Secret Stoners May Be Key To Proposition 19 Success

Comments (7) | California, California, George Soros, lee baca, legalization, legalize it, marijuana, NAACP, prop 19, proposition 19, Sheriff Lee Baca, stoners, Weed, Yes On 19

Kevin Douglas Grant
Executive Editor

A compelling alliance of supporters emerges in the final hour.

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