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Bushes in Beijing: A certain 'candor'
The Swampby Mark Silva This visit of President Bush to China, for the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics, was not only a sporting occasion. It was a family reunion. And it was political as well, on the ramparts, if not......Tags: Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Olympic Games, Arts and Culture, History
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Bush presses China on human rights
The Swampby Mark Silva President Bush, making his last planned tour of Asia as president, took a stage in Banghkok today to deliver tough words for China which he is unlikely to make in any public appearances there this weekend. Bush,......Tags: Justice and Rights, Economy, Business and Finance, Human Rights, Olympic Games, Freedom of the Press
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Bush in China: No drugs in baseball
The Swampby Mark Silva It was only fitting, since President Bush had gone to China to promote sports and not politics, but did plenty of talking about international politics while he was there, that Bob Costas, emcee of NBC Sports'coverage of......Tags: Justice and Rights, Freedom of the Press, International Broadcasting Corporation, 5K Run, Vladimir Putin
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George W. Bush scoring some sweet Olympic tickets
WatchdogClick below for a transcript of Bob Costas' interview with President Bush during Sunday night's Olympic telecast.......Tags: Justice and Rights, Freedom of the Press, 5K Run, Vladimir Putin, Multi-Sport Events
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Doubletake: Use your illusion
The SwampWelcome to Doubletake, your daily spin on the headlines from Tribune correspondents Jim Oliphant and Jim Tankersley. Ask your doctor if Doubletake is right for you. Side effects include blurred vision, disproportionate anger, and moral outrage. Jim...Tags: Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Meteorological Disasters, Political Candidates, Elections
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Did McCain cheat at Saddleback? Unlikely
The Swampby Frank James What to make of this dust-up over whether Sen. John McCain was or wasn't in the "cone of silence" before he went on stage for the civil forum on the presidency at Saddleback Church Saturday night? For......Tags: John McCain, Justice and Rights, Human Rights, California, Elections
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Jesse Jackson eclipsed in the Obama age
The Swampby David Greising For most of Jesse Jackson's life, his trademark declaration -- "I am somebody!" -- has been self-evident. But not so much any more. The rise of Barack Obama and a surge of young leaders in the civil......Tags: Barack Obama, Justice and Rights, Jesse Jackson, National or Ethnic Minorities, Political Candidates
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Joe Biden: In his own words
The SwampLast October, Tribune correspondent James Oliphant interviewed the now-Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden at length while Biden was still competing for the presidential nomination. Here is an excerpt from that interview. On what feels...Tags: Schools, Justice and Rights, National or Ethnic Minorities, Louisiana, Democratic Party
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Denver: In with the new, in with the old
The Swampby Mark Silva DENVER - Someone old, someone new, nothing red, all things blue: The starting lineup of featured speakers at the political rodeo opening today will give Democrats here, and indeed anyone tuning in from afar, a big taste......Tags: Barack Obama, Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Jesse Jackson, Ken Burns
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Jones: 'Doubting Thomas,' not 'Uncle Tom'
The Swampby Rick Pearson DENVER -- An alleged slur delivered by a mentor of Barack Obama to a supporter of one-time Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has stirred up the volatile issues of race and gender to an already fracture filled Illinois......Tags: John McCain, Justice and Rights, National or Ethnic Minorities, Democratic Party, Parliament
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DNC: Quotes from pro-Hillary Clinton march
Spin CycleWhat they're saying at the protest/march by 18 Million Voices, which advocates for women's rights and is celebrating Hillary Clinton's achievements. Toni Alves, PUMA (Party Unity My A__) member, San Francisco "I???m marching because of the treatment...Tags: Justice and Rights, Democratic Party, Government, Hillary Clinton, Racism
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NBC Olympics: My Final Final Grade
The TV ZoneYou can't let another Olympics slide by without jumping into the mosh pit of NBC criticism. Now, my turn, hours after the closing ceremony which - I presume - featured real fireworks this time. Criticism of NBC's coverage? What......Tags: Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Arts and Culture, Matt Lauer, Multi-Sport Events
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