This week in race: Sports (dog) whistles, protection for Dreamers, a special book—and some hunky calendar men. Really.Now that the turkey endorphins have worn off, the leftovers are a distant memory, and the Obamas prepare for their last Christmas in the White House, we thought we'd put some of the things that happened over the holiday weekend (and this week) on a platter and offer them to you. No thank you notes required.Race and Immigration:The University of California system said no, gracias to suggestions that they cooperate in rounding up Latino students who have no papers. UC Chancellor Janet Napolitano said Dreamers and others without documentation should be able to pursue their studies without fearing deportation. Xia and Watanabe, LA Times.Race and Policing:A few weeks ago, the Justice Department announced it was phasing out private prisons. Now the New Yorker says the number of private prisons is expected to go up soon. Guess who that affects? Guess who's going to profit?
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