Ghettotainment: Charles Ramsey and the Rise of Racial Tourism

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Nico Lang wonders if the real reason we’re interested in Charles Ramsey is not because he’s a hero, but rather because he confirms our stereotype of the “hilarious Black neighbor.”

Cleveland Officers Recount Finding Missing Women (Video)

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Amanda Berry, a woman missing for 10 years, and two other women were rescued on May 6 by Cleveland officers; watch their emotional recounting of the rescue.

The Nature of the Nectar

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Do men find their first drink more memorable than women?

Rove Hack: The Anonymous Conspiracy

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Did hacker group Anonymous foil Karl Rove’s evil election-stealing plan? Greg Olear offers evidence that this conspiracy theory may be true.

How to Pretend You’re from Cleveland

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Interested in mingling inconspicuously with the natives from the Mistake by the Lake? Bridget Callahan’s got some can’t-miss tips for you.

Why You Are Wrong to Hate Lebron

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Critics say he’s not tough enough. Clevelanders hate him because he left. They’re wrong.

Race, Discipline, and My Two Biracial Sons

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As new data appears about the disparity of discipline based upon race and gender, Cornelius Walker wonders how the perception of race will affect his two sons.

Where Are All The Asian-American Rockers?

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Jamie Reidy wonders if there is as much racial prejudice within Rock & Roll as there is in basketball.

Reporting, Rape Culture, and Race: In the Media, Men Are Slaves to Their Own Sexuality

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The report of an 11-year-old gang-rape victim churns up issues of men’s portrayal in the media.

The 10 at 10: December 2

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Joe Biden screws up, LeBron returns to Cleveland, and FIFA falls on its face: the 10 at 10.