From the Pew Research Center:
The median wealth of households:
White: $113,149
"Hispanic": $6325
Black: $5677
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
From 2 To 13
From the Pew Research Center: The Republican Party's edge among white voters in 2008: 2 points (46% to 44% for Democrats). Today's edge: 13 points (52% to 39%).
Half As Likely To Die In Prison
From The Root: "Researchers found that African-American men are half as likely to die if they are in prison because they are isolated from alcoholism and drug-related deaths, as well as lethal accidents and certain chronic diseases . . . White men, on the other hand, ar slightly more likely to die in prison than outside it."
Be Careful Who You Mess With
Daren Abbey, described in this article as a Neo-Nazi, allegedly confronted Marlon Baker, who happens to be black, in an Idaho bar. Baker knocked him out with one punch.
David Dow On The Racist And Arbitrary Death Penalty
My friend and colleague David Dow's recent NYT op-ed can be viewed here.
The Astros New Owner?
Check out this Forbes piece on Jim Crane, whose bid to buy the Houston Astros is awaiting the approval of Major League Baseball.
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