McConnell Equates His Ancestors’ Slave Ownership to Obama’s
House Democrats are considering legislation to study reparations for slavery.
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Police Break Up Huge ‘Modern Day Slavery’ Ring in UK
Jurors in two separate trials at Birmingham Crown Court heard testimony from more than 90 victims, with indications that at least another 350 had been trafficked by the criminal gang.
‘Why Not Now?’ for Slavery Reparations, House Panel is Told
A resolution to study reparations was first proposed in 1989 by retired Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, who put it forward year after year.
Lawsuit: Harvard ‘Shamelessly’ Profits from Photos of Slaves
The suit says Harvard has capitalized on the photos by demanding a "hefty" licensing fee to reproduce the images.
Northam ‘Indentured Servant’ Remark Challenged
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said in a statement Monday that a historian recently advised him to use the "indentured servant" term.
Did Florida State Rep. Kimberly Daniels Once Say, ‘I Thank God for Slavery’?
The Jacksonville Democrat's pronouncements as a preacher came under intense scrutiny in 2018.
Did Michele Bachmann Say ‘Kanye is Right’ and Slavery was ‘a Choice’?
A phony quote from the former U.S. representative circulated after the musician made controversial remarks about slavery.
Was the NRA Founded to Protect Black People from the Ku Klux Klan?
Revisionist accounts of the origin of the National Rifle Association say it was formed to help freed slaves defend themselves against racist attacks after the Civil War.
Did a Vermont Woman Post a Joke About Trump ‘Bringing Back Slavery’?
Heather Wick faced an online backlash after a racially insensitive Facebook post in 2017, and again in 2018.
Controversial Roy Moore Remarks on Slavery Resurface on Social Media
The Alabama politician once again became a topic of debate just days before the end of a high-profile Senate race.
Do These Photographs Depict the Libyan Slave Trade?
An emotive Facebook post about the slave trade in Libya used photographs that were either unrelated to the slave trade or whose sources are unknown.
Does the California NAACP Want to Replace the National Anthem?
The group has proposed state legislation aimed at replacing "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem due to its controversial third stanza.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.