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Issue: 206

November 16, 2006

Commentary

BC: Hanging On – But Barely

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

For better viewing and printing: By the end of the year, we need 500 more BC readers to step up and become new members with a BC Paid Subscription. Along with renewals from members with expiring BC Paid Subscriptions, and continuing BC Contributions, BC will remain alive and strong. But it’s not going to happen…

For better viewing and printing: By the end of the year, we need 500 more BC readers to step up and become new members with a…

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Commentary

My friends are being tortured in Zimbabwe

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Several years ago, I and a number of other African American individuals came under attack for our public criticism of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and his repressive regime. Some African American activists who have been outstanding champions of the struggle for national liberation thought that it was, at best, inappropriate and at worst treasonous, for…

Several years ago, I and a number of other African American individuals came under attack for our public criticism of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and his…

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Guest Commentary

The Corporate Looting of the Gulf Coast – Robin Hood in Reverse

By Bill Quigley Columnist

Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor. On the Gulf Coast, the reverse is happening. Federal state and local governments are teaming up with corporations and developers to systematically steal hurricane relief funds from the poor to enrich themselves. Billions of dollars were given to help the communities damaged by Katrina.…

Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor. On the Gulf Coast, the reverse is happening. Federal state and local governments are teaming…

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