The share of Alaska’s population that identifies as a race or ethnicity other than solely white rose from less than a third of the population to more than than 40%.
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Report: Jeb Bush Self-Identified As Hispanic On Voter Application In ’09
A spokeswoman for the former Florida governor and presumptive GOP presidential candidate could not explain the characterization to the newspaper.
Juneau nonprofit bridges Spanish language gap
Piedra de Ayuda started a Juneau branch last year that offers Spanish translation and interpretation services.
Nation’s Report Card Shows Stagnant Scores For Reading, Math
The government released the latest national test scores on Wednesday, and the news isn’t good: 12th-graders are headed toward graduation, but many don’t have the skills they need to succeed in college or work.
On Evolution, A Widening Political Gap, Pew Says
The divide between Republicans and Democrats on their views of the scientific theory of evolution is widening, according to a new poll released by Pew’s Religion & Public Life Project.
GOP Minority Outreach: ‘Future Majority Caucus’
After the 2012 election, many Republicans admit they need to do more to reach out to minorities. The party recently launched a campaign called the ‘Future Majority Caucus,’ to recruit women and people of color to seek state offices. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican State Leadership Committee about the effort.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us