Marcus Mabry and Latoya Peterson on The Takeaway
We take look at what's ahead this week with Marcus Mabry of The New York Times and Latoya Peterson of the blog Racialicious. This week, President Obama hosts a nuclear security summit while the first lady travels to Mexico. The White House may soon reveal possible nominees to take Justice Stevens' seat on the nation's most honorable bench. And a new dating show hits VH1.
Today's Takeaway: What the Mortgage Settlement Means
Comedian Baratunde Thurston on 'How to Be Black'
Today's Takeaway: Focus on Violence Syria
In-Depth Look at the Situation in Syria
Today's Takeaway: Big Night for Rick Santorum
Some Combat Restrictions for Women Lifted
'Tebow Bill' May Allow Home-Schoolers to Play on High School Teams
Today's Takeaway: Multi-Billion Dollar Foreclosure Settlement Imminent
Is Our Constitution Out of Date?
David Sanger's Guide to the History of Syria
Notes from the Conservative Political Action Conference
A Closer Look at the Assad Regime
In-Depth Look at the Situation in Syria
A Personal Look at the Opposition in Syria
What the Mortgage Settlement Means for the Housing Market
Two New Nuclear Reactors Get Go-Ahead
Update on Syria as Violence Continues
Comedian Baratunde Thurston on 'How to Be Black'
What Did Clint and Chrysler Mean by 'Half Time in America'?
Multi-Billion Dollar Foreclosure Settlement Imminent
Contraception Coverage Draws Criticism from Catholic Bishops
No 'Safety Net' for Middle Class?
'Tebow Bill' May Allow Home-Schoolers to Play on High School Teams
Some Combat Restrictions for Women Lifted
Public Debate Over a Controversial Childhood Obesity Campaign
Being Gay: A Listener's Story
US Mayors Take on Gun Control... During the Super Bowl

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Comments [1]
Hello- since when is choosing a woman for the supreme court no longer a move toward diversity?!? Don't forget that many on Obama's shortlist are women, and that is a wonderful thing for the court and the nation.
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