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July 26, 2007

Commentary

From The Fringe: The Right Side of the Tracks?

By K. Danielle Edwards Columnist

Less than a month ago, my husband, daughter and I moved from one side of town to another. We left the environs of what was once perceived and touted as an area that was welcomingly diverse in terms of race, economics, religion and social strata until about five years ago. It was – and is…

Less than a month ago, my husband, daughter and I moved from one side of town to another. We left the environs of what was once…

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Commentary

The Hawk’s Nest: An Open Letter To the African World Family

By HAWK (J. D. Jackson) Guest Commentator

Meanwhile in my music, my plays, my films I want to carry always this central idea: to be African. Multitudes of men have died for less worthy ideals; it is even more eminently worth living for. Brothers and Sisters, without a doubt, those are my sentiments exactly. In fact, I couple them with the poignant…

Meanwhile in my music, my plays, my films I want to carry always this central idea: to be African. Multitudes of men have died for less…

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Commentary

Between The Lines: Getting Black Boys To Read Books

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

In a materialistic world, what is the most valuable thing you can give your young boys? Nope, it’s not money-they’ll spend it on rims and shoes. Nope, it’s not “bling”- they’ll only create a false illusion of wealth that, in the end, they’ll pawn. Nope, not video games – it only makes them fat and…

In a materialistic world, what is the most valuable thing you can give your young boys? Nope, it’s not money-they’ll spend it on rims and shoes.…

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Commentary

Report Card on Prejudice in America: New Zogby/GSN Survey

By Pollster John Zogby Guest Commentator

Most Americans believe their fellow citizens hold strong biases against minorities, according to a landmark poll by Zogby International commissioned by GSN. The survey of 10,387 American adults, one of the most comprehensive ever conducted on prejudice, according to Zogby, explores attitudes about race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, physical appearance, and politics. The poll’s…

Most Americans believe their fellow citizens hold strong biases against minorities, according to a landmark poll by Zogby International commissioned by GSN. The survey of 10,387…

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Cover Story

Another Side to Race and Immigration

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

It really hit me in the 1980s while living in Boston. At that time the southern Irish economy was a complete mess. People were the greatest export from Ireland, and a lot of them were coming to the USA. At the same time, immigration from Haiti and the Dominican Republic was increasing, and into Boston…

It really hit me in the 1980s while living in Boston. At that time the southern Irish economy was a complete mess. People were the greatest…

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Commentary

Keeping It Real: America – The Blood-Soaked Ahistorical Ostrich

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

In an April 2006, piece published in The Boston Globe I wrote in relevant part that, “Perhaps people will stop repeating the human-made catastrophes of the past when we cease being ahistorical and truly learn from history’s lessons.” Unfortunately, far too many Americans, particularly white Americans, are content to remain ignorant of history’s lessons especially…

In an April 2006, piece published in The Boston Globe I wrote in relevant part that, "Perhaps people will stop repeating the human-made catastrophes of the…

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Commentary

Single-Payer Healthcare – Part 25: House Testimony on Medical Debt and Bankruptcy

By Donna Smith

Donna Smith is one of the “stars” of SiCKO whose family became medically bankrupt even though both she and her husband both always carried health insurance. Then he had three heart attacks and she had cancer…and the insurance companies bailed out. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since 2003, House Resolution 676, Medicare for All, has been open…

Donna Smith is one of the "stars" of SiCKO whose family became medically bankrupt even though both she and her husband both always carried health insurance.…

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Commentary

Represent Our Resistance: Feingold and Impeachable Offenses

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

“This is no time to back down…This fight to end the war isn’t something that we can just put off or kick down the road…Now is the time to be pulling out all the stops to end the war.” This was the Senator from Wisconsin, Russ Feingold in May 2007 writing on the Daily Kos…

“This is no time to back down…This fight to end the war isn’t something that we can just put off or kick down the road…Now is…

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