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Clarence Thomas' Wife to Anita Hill: Apologize

(Oct. 19) -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was narrowly appointed to the bench almost 19 years ago after a notoriously bitter confirmation process in which he was accused, but never found guilty, of sexual harassment by a former colleague named Anita Hill. His wife, Virginia Thomas, has never quite gotten past...

Hitchens on Bishop Eddie Long: 'Black Pulpit Gets a Sort of Free Pass'

(Sept. 28) -- "The easiest way to gain instant acceptance as a black 'leader' these days is to shove the word Reverend in front of your name," Christopher Hitchens laments in Slate this week. He's weighing in on the allegations surrounding Bishop Eddie Long, and typically pulls no punches. "Bishop Eddie Long of the New...

Child Witchcraft Allegations on Rise in Africa, UN Says

(July 19) -- A growing number of children in parts of Africa are being singled out each year as being possessed by witchcraft, resulting in their being beaten, tortured and even killed, a U.N. study reports. Until 10 to 20 years ago, women and the elderly were considered the ones most at risk of being identified as...