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Discord Grows in the Democratic Race
Now that he looks like the nominee, Donald Trump has stopped saying the Republican process is "rigged." But, as Bernie Sanders keeps winning states without closing the delegate gap, that's what his supporters are calling the Democratic process.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenNow that he looks like the nominee, Donald Trump has stopped saying the Republican process is "rigged." But, as Bernie Sanders keeps winning states without closing the delegate gap, that's what his supporters are calling the Democratic process.
Later on the program, 62 years later, a town in Mississippi may desegregate public schools.
Photo: Tensions at the Nevada State Democratic Convention (Jon Ralston)
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3 storiesWill Obama's New Overtime Rules Backfire on Workers?
Four million American workers may now be entitled to something they've never had before: pay for overtime if they make less than $47,500 a year. The previous cut-off was $23,660. Labor Secretary Secretary Tom Perez endorsed the new rule, saying "middle class jobs deserve middle class pay.
Read the story7 minGrowing Discord among the Democrats
After yesterday's win in Oregon and a virtual tie in Kentucky, Bernie Sanders drew another massive crowd last night near Los Angeles, where he energized the crowd, "And, we're going to win in California!." But even if that happens, Party rules make his nomination unlikely, and angry supporters could make for a rowdy convention.
Read the story34 minThe Forced Desegregation of a Mississippi School District
In the case of Brown versus the Board of Education , the US Supreme Court issued one of its best-known rulings: racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. That was in 1954. "Massive resistance" ended a long time ago but segregation is creeping back. The tiny town of Cleveland, Mississippi never de-segregated at all.
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