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How to draw minority seats is crux of redistricting controversy
![TALLAHASSEE – Democratic U.S. Rep. <strong>Corrine Brown</strong> was being facetious when she described her meandering congressional district stretching from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Sanford and the outskirts of Orlando as the "most popular" in America.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/column/2011-07/63440991-23193712.jpg "TALLAHASSEE – Democratic U.S. Rep. <strong>Corrine Brown</strong> was being facetious when she described her meandering congressional district stretching from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Sanford and the outskirts of Orlando as the "most popular\" in America.")
TALLAHASSEE – Democratic U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was being facetious when she described her meandering congressional district stretching from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Sanford and the outskirts of Orlando as the "most popular" in America.
But...Tags: Minority Groups, Civil Laws, Economy, Business and Finance, Trials, Orlando
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Can boy's 2nd wish upon a star come true?
Kyle Rodas isn't a star quarterback who might one day toss a game-winning touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, or even a high-school game.
Ever since his teenage body turned on him, Kyle's realized he'll never be carried off the field as the conquering hero...Tags: Minority Groups, Pittsburgh Steelers, Biotechnology, Health, Health Treatments
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Jim Newton: Tackling the truth in Compton
It is a source of fierce shame and more than a little defensiveness in Compton that the area's lone bastion of higher education, Compton Community College, lost its accreditation in 2005 after officials absconded with public money and the district came up...Tags: California, Minority Groups, Schools, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities
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Tim Rutten: Snapshot of a split America
One of American politics' most comforting nostrums is the notion that we always are united by far more than what divides us. It's a sentiment Barack Obama repeats frequently in his speeches, and both the president and California Gov. Jerry Brown are...Tags: California, Minority Groups, Heads of State, Government, Barack Obama
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Jim Newton: Compton's racial divide
Imagine if today's Los Angeles were governed by a white mayor and an all-white City Council. And then imagine if that anomaly was protected by city election rules that virtually guaranteed no Latino candidate could land a spot in elected office. The civil...Tags: California, Local Elections, Minority Groups, Politics, Arts and Culture
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Writing home: Brando Skyhorse
Bookshelves real and virtual are stocked with volumes about Los Angeles and Southern California written by people who parachute into a Westside guest house for a few weeks, hit the hot spots and high spots, then write with voice-of-God authority for...Tags: California, Minority Groups, Marlon Brando, Native Americans, University of California, Irvine
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Don't trash historic Puerto Rican regiment
Despite the sultry temperature, Jacqueline Centeno refused to yield. She knew her grandpa never would. Or her father.
So, Centeno — joined by about 100 others who turned out Thursday afternoon at the 65th Infantry Veterans Park in Osceola County...Tags: Osceola County, Politics, Minority Groups, Coca-Cola Co., Discrimination
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How far can we go with this parent-grading idea?
Mike ThomasOn parenting to the test, guns and civility… For years, teachers have been complaining about lousy parents undermining their work in the classroom. So now state Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, wants to empower teachers by requiring them to grade...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Minority Groups, Jeb Bush, Sarah Palin
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Marco Rubio is most important Republican this fall: Here's why
In April of last year, Marco Rubio came to Orlando scrounging for attention.
Now he squeezes in an interview between events. Now he has an entourage.
Now he is favored to be the next U.S. senator from Florida.
Much has changed, including a switch to...Tags: Democratic Party, Politics, Minority Groups, Barack Obama, Jeb Bush
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Coalition proposes map for black, Latino and Asian populations
Clout StPosted by Rick Pearson at 3 p.m. A coalition of ethnic and religious groups today proposed a legislative redistricting map that would create 11 new state House and Senate districts in which a majority of the voting-age population are racial...... -
Consumer Reports puts Hispanics behind the wheel
Hispanosphere - Orlando SentinelThe most popular product of Consumer Reports, its annual Auto Issue, now wants to reach Hispanics in their own language. For the first time, “Autos del 2011″ will launch this week in Spanish, offering information about the top picks, best and ... -
Monster Mash: Broadway legend Arthur Laurents has died; national Latino museum gets vote of support
Culture MonsterTheater legend: Arthur Laurents, the writer-director behind "West Side Story," "Gypsy" and other theatrical works, is dead. He was believed to be 93. (Los Angeles Times) Show of support: A federal commission has recommended construction of a museum on...
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