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• Other NY AG candidates take aim at Schneiderman

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State Sen. Eric Schneiderman is pumping up his campaign with $450,000 in personal funds as he pushes to win Tuesday's five-way Democratic primary for attorney general against opponents who are treating him like the... more »

  MICHAEL VIRTANEN, Associated Press Writer Associated Press6 hours ago

  poll | election | market and exchange

• NJ city payment for Sharpton broadcast questioned

  PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Plainfield City Council members want to review the legality of a $20,000 payment the city's mayor authorized from municipal funds to pay for a live radio broadcast that featured the Rev. Al Sharpton. The Courier News of... more »

  Associated Press1 day ago

  children | radio industry | gang activity | abusive behavior

• Georgia editorial roundup

  Al Sharpton angrily protested Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally Aug. 28, noting it took place on the same steps and on the anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Shabazz said he didn't have a dream, but a... more »

  The Associated Press, Associated Press2 days ago

  parties and movements | state budget and tax | laws | armed forces | illegal immigrants | gastronomy

• Metro logs 510K trips on day of DC rallies

  TV and radio talk show host Glenn Beck organized the conservative "Restoring Honor" rally on Saturday on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. A group of civil rights activists organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton held a counter rally at a high... more »

  Associated Press1 week ago

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  Beck: Help us restore traditional American values

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party champion Sarah Palin appealed Saturday to a vast, predominantly white crowd on the National Mall to help restore traditional American values and honor Martin Luther King's... more »

  NAFEESA SYEED, Associated Press Writers, PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writers Associated Press1 week ago

  civil rights | children | family | parties and movements

• Sharpton, civil rights groups rally in DC

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two groups with competing Washington rallies briefly encountered each other during their activities, but while some participants shouted at each other there was no physical conflict. Men in tri-cornered hats and people... more »

  Associated Press1 week ago

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  DC's 'truth, honor' rally tests Glenn Beck's power

  NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Beck, the man behind Saturday's rally at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, has built an empire around his own voice that grew exponentially with his move to Fox News Channel and President... more »

  DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer Associated Press1 week ago

  civil rights | television | justice and rights

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  Beck rally on anniversary of King's 'Dream' speech

  Beck, a popular figure among tea party activists and a polarizing Fox News Channel personality, has said it is merely a coincidence that the event is taking place on the 47th anniversary of King's plea for racial equality. The event's website... more »

  PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writer Associated Press2 weeks ago

  civil rights | armed forces | children | racism | minority group | parties and movements

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  From King to Beck: Big rally at Lincoln Memorial

  "When we heard about Glenn Beck, it was puzzling," the Rev. Al Sharpton said. Because if you read Dr. King's speech, it just doesn't gel with what Mr. Beck or Mrs. Palin are representing. Beck, a popular figure among tea party activists and a... more »

  PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writer Associated Press2 weeks ago

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  Originally in the Sunday paper: Race relations improve despite bias claims

  Leon Rosenblatt, the lawyer for Greenwich Parks and Recreation employee Ron Harding who recently launched a racial discrimination complaint against the town, threw a sharp barb the town's way. Three weeks ago, Harding filed a complaint with the... more »

  Frank MacEachern, Staff Writer 3 months ago

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