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Issue: 1081

April 2, 2026

Cover Story

The People Are Not Subjects

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux, PhD Editorial Board

When demonstrations appear in smaller towns and politically mixed communities, they often signal something larger than partisan disagreement.

Last Saturday, millions of Americans took to the streets under a simple banner: “No Kings.” More than 3,000 protests were organized across the country. Demonstrations filled…

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Color of Law

For Black Americans and Palestinians, Watermelon Has a Special Symbolism

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

A healthy fruit associated with Black freedom was weaponized to damage the Black psyche.

It is possible that watermelons are both a symbol of racism for Black people in America and a symbol of solidarity and empowerment for Palestinians. There…

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View from the Battlefield

Operation Epic Fury is No Game

By Jamala Rogers Editorial Board

The MAGA monsters have repulsed us all by treating the war like a video game that has no real-life consequences.

Operation Epic Fury was MAGA’s version of shock and awe. The coordination of the US-Israeli obliteration of Iran’s military infrastructure, including its nuclear capabilities, would be…

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Commentary

The First Amendment and Social Commentary

By Dr. Elwood Watson, PhD Guest Commentator

Afroman was exercising his rights as an American, and the court upheld the rule of law in this case.

First Amendment and free speech issues have been part of the American political mosaic since the nation’s dawn. Indeed, the founding fathers declared it the inaugural…

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Commentary

A Visible Day of Black Trans Joy Marking Trans Day of Visibility – Inclusion

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

Even as many of these youth turn to the church for refuge, they frequently find neither support nor sanctuary.

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a powerful reminder to honor and uplift transgender and non-binary people. It is also a day to celebrate the lives…

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