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Study says TV decreases kids’ self-esteem, except for white boys

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

A new study by Indiana University shows that watching television decreases the self esteem of white girls and black children of both genders, but increases the self esteem of white boys. And the more TV they watch, the stronger the effect. ”Children who are not doing other things besides watching television cannot help but compare themselves ... read more »

Family of hate crime-murder victim asks for death penalty to be removed

Friday, September 30th, 2011

The family of James Craig Anderson has asked the state of Mississippi and federal officials to remove the death penalty from the table in regards to the seven white teenagers who allegedly murdered Anderson in the early morning of June 26. In a letter written by Anderson’s sister, as reported by CNN.com, states: “We ask ... read more »