Issue: 253

Commentary

Paying for the Wars’ Wounded

By Col. Daniel Smith

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The current issue is always free to everyone [Emily Schwarz Greco of Foreign Policy In Focus was the editor of this article] The Bureau of the Census has issued a lengthy summary of “facts” about the nation’s 23.7 million veterans in time for Veteran’s Day. Considering that there are two significant ongoing armed conflicts involving…

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The current issue is always free to everyone [Emily Schwarz Greco of Foreign Policy In Focus was the editor of this article] The Bureau of the…

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Commentary

The Buffalo Soldiers

By Frederic Remington

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The Buffalo Soldiers By Frederic Remington Marching in the Desert with the Buffalo Soldiers By Frederic Remington To many black citizens, the Buffalo Soldiers were a symbol of hope for a better future. Professor Rayford Logan of Howard University commented: “Negroes had little, at the turn of the century, to help sustain our faith in…

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The Buffalo Soldiers By Frederic Remington Marching in the Desert with the Buffalo Soldiers By Frederic Remington To many black citizens, the Buffalo Soldiers were a…

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Art

Quote to Ponder

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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Commentary

Black America in Struggle: The Pursuit of Unity and Solidarity – Keeping It Real

By Larry Pinkney bc Editorial Board

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The current issue is always free to everyone Black America is not monolithic, nor should it be. The political struggle by conscious and seriously progressive Black Americans, in concert with our Black, Red, and Brown sisters and brothers, must be one based upon firm principles that are rooted in unity, respect, and mutual solidarity. We…

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The current issue is always free to everyone Black America is not monolithic, nor should it be. The political struggle by conscious and seriously progressive Black…

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Commentary

Human Rights Activist Returns to Radio

By The Black Commentator bc Guest Commentator

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Radio One gave no reason for the firings, but stated in a press release that the network is “thrilled” by the change in lineup. Meanwhile, Redding News Review recently reported that Radio One officials held a financial meeting with members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) prior to the firings. Shannon Reeves, the RNC director…

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Radio One gave no reason for the firings, but stated in a press release that the network is "thrilled" by the change in lineup. Meanwhile, Redding…

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Commentary

The Dangers of Feinstein’s Gang Abatement and Prevention Act – Represent Our Resistance

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD bc Editorial Board

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I believe the sponsors and supporters of the Youth PROMISE Act want to see solutions to the imprisonment of our children. But I have to ask: Is there an advantage for law enforcement and juvenile courts to work to save the lives of our children? That is, why would the police and courts want to…

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I believe the sponsors and supporters of the Youth PROMISE Act want to see solutions to the imprisonment of our children. But I have to ask:…

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Cartoon

Political Cartoon: The New U.S. Attorney General

By Mark Hurwitt

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Commentary

Less Safe, Less Free: Why America Is Losing the War on Terror – Color of Law

By David A. Love, JD bc Executive Editor

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The current issue is always free to everyone –Judge Damon Keith, 2002, declaring unconstitutional, Attorney General Ashcroft’s policy of closing to the public all immigration proceedings involving persons of interest to the 9/11 investigation “I don’t believe in Al Qaeda; I don’t believe in the boogie man, the Loch Ness monster. I don’t believe you,…

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The current issue is always free to everyone –Judge Damon Keith, 2002, declaring unconstitutional, Attorney General Ashcroft’s policy of closing to the public all immigration proceedings…

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Commentary

Bumpy Tymes – Poetic Black Fusion

By Poet Blackman Preach bc Spoken Word Columnist (includes MP3 audio)

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The current issue is always free to everyone The revolution is a plow digging six feet deep with the splinters of its’ handles caving to the bone of the people resisting the storm is raging & blows out the night on the wick of the candle— the rain is coming fire is hard to come…

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The current issue is always free to everyone The revolution is a plow digging six feet deep with the splinters of its’ handles caving to the…

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