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Sharp n’ Blunt

Does White America Have A Conscience?

By Desi Cortez Columnist

Both the CIA and the American police forces are predominated by para-militaristic White males who openly describe and proudly define themselves as political Conservatives.

December 18, 2014 1 min read Free to read

Both the CIA and the American police forces are predominated by para-militaristic White males who openly describe and proudly define themselves as political Conservatives.

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Desi Cortez Sharp n' Blunt

BlackCommentator.com Columnist, DesiCortez: Born in Alabama’s contradictions, forged in South-Central L.A., rooted in Denver at fifteen—Desi Cortez cuts with a blunt edge: columnist (BlackCommentator, BlackAthlete, NegusWhoRead), KOA firebrand, Rocky Mountain News board voice, 24-year public-school realist. He writes like he lives—through the noise with razor truths on race, politics, and sport. Contact Mr. Cortez and BC.

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