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January 24, 2008

The African World

Edwards’ Strategic Mistake – The African World

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

The current issue is always free to everyone In the aftermath of the Nevada caucuses, it is not entirely clear where the Edwards campaign is going, but I do not think that he can yet be counted out. Nevertheless, it is important that we reflect on the Edwards campaign and the weaknesses it has displayed.…

The current issue is always free to everyone In the aftermath of the Nevada caucuses, it is not entirely clear where the Edwards campaign is going,…

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Color of Law

People of Color Sacrificed on the Altar of Predatory Capitalism – Color of Law

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

According to a report by United for a Fair Economy entitled, “Foreclosed: State of the Dream 2008,” the subprime lending debacle is causing the greatest loss of wealth to people of color, primarily African-Americans and Latinos, in modern U.S. history. In dollars, the loss amounts to somewhere between $164 billion and $213 billion over the…

According to a report by United for a Fair Economy entitled, “Foreclosed: State of the Dream 2008,” the subprime lending debacle is causing the greatest loss…

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Commentary

A Liberation Narrative – Not More Imperialism with a Black Face! – Represent Our Resistance

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

White citizens, invested with racial, political, economic clout, nod with approval at concocted narratives of internal and external terrorism. Someone or something is always “coming to get” their “freedom” (RED ALERT!) while the Black communities endure police harassment and surveillance and more democratic nations are subject to pre-emptive wars. These citizens can’t face contemplating the…

White citizens, invested with racial, political, economic clout, nod with approval at concocted narratives of internal and external terrorism. Someone or something is always “coming to…

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Commentary

The Elite Huddle in Davos – Meanwhile, in Stockton, California – Left Margin

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

The current issue is always free to everyone When over 2,500 delegates gather at the plush resort town of Davos, Switzerland a week from now, they will have a lot on their plate. They had planned to open the annual meeting of the international elite with discussions of the environment and terrorism but that could…

The current issue is always free to everyone When over 2,500 delegates gather at the plush resort town of Davos, Switzerland a week from now, they…

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Commentary

Critical Thinking: It’s Not Just Important, It’s Essential – Keeping It Real

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

The systemic superficiality of the corporate power elite of the US and its allies is no accident. It is intentional. A people who are both informed and think critically cannot easily be controlled or manipulated. Thus, it is of paramount importance to the corporate so-called news media to ensure that the information it presents to…

The systemic superficiality of the corporate power elite of the US and its allies is no accident. It is intentional. A people who are both informed…

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Guest Commentary

Everyone’s an Expert on the Latino Vote, Except Latinos

By Roberto Lovato Guest Commentator

The current issue is always free to everyone BC Guest Commentator Roberto Lovato, will appear on Make It Plain with Mark Thompson on Sirius Radio – Left Channel 146 on January 24h, 2008 at 7pm Eastern Time. He will discuss his commentary in this issue titled: Everyone’s an Expert on the Latino Vote, Except Latinos.…

The current issue is always free to everyone BC Guest Commentator Roberto Lovato, will appear on Make It Plain with Mark Thompson on Sirius Radio -…

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Commentary

Breaking With Tradition: Why Two Young African American Professors Support Barack Obama – Think Piece

By Salim Faraji and Jahi Issa

As “Black” men who are ethnically, culturally and historically African American, meaning persons of African descent indigenous to the United States, Faraji from Philadelphia and Issa from St. Louis, we have traditionally supported, without question, veteran Civil Rights leaders and their unyielding demands that African Americans support the Clintons. We now believe that they are…

As “Black” men who are ethnically, culturally and historically African American, meaning persons of African descent indigenous to the United States, Faraji from Philadelphia and Issa…

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