A Mississippi journalist who was inspired by the Southern Poverty Law Center's Civil Rights Memorial to investigate unsolved civil rights murders is among the 24 recipients of a $500,000 "genius award" announced today by the John D. and Catherine MacArthur Foundation.

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Health Care Advocate Wins 2009 Morris Dees Justice Award

September 18, 2009

A health care advocate who has dedicated his career to representing low-income clients, the elderly, disabled and uninsured has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Morris Dees Justice Award.

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Olson, Michigan Militia Leader in '90s, Back in Action in Alaska

September 16, 2009

David Holthouse

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SPLC Joins Campaign Calling on Dobbs’ Advertisers to Dump Him

September 15, 2009

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Journalist Inspired by SPLC's Civil Rights Memorial Receives 'Genius Award'

Health Care Advocate Wins 2009 Morris Dees Justice Award

Olson, Michigan Militia Leader in '90s, Back in Action in Alaska

SPLC Joins Campaign Calling on Dobbs’ Advertisers to Dump Him

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