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March 19, 2009

Commentary

Garvey’s Lessons In Learning

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

It is quite clear that African people in America continue to be miseducated. This problem is discussed in a variety of ways in conversations everyday in our communities throughout America. From time to time we should consult the wisdom of those who have addressed this problem whom we may have forgotten. One such person who…

It is quite clear that African people in America continue to be miseducated. This problem is discussed in a variety of ways in conversations everyday in…

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Guest Commentary

If Obama fails… America fails

By Dr. Carlos E. Russell Guest Commentator

Evidently there is a schism between the American public and the media pundits, written and electronic, perceptions of President Obama’s brief tenure in office. While his approval ratings have been continuously high; those in the media seemingly have a need to micro scrutinizing his every policy or political move. Clearly, it is their professional responsibility…

Evidently there is a schism between the American public and the media pundits, written and electronic, perceptions of President Obama’s brief tenure in office. While his…

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Commentary

When Newspapers Close We’re Less Well-Informed As Citizens

By John Funiciello Columnist

People who read and consider themselves well-informed about politics, the economy, and their lives, in general, will be a little less-well-informed today, because on Tuesday, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer stopped its presses. It was the last edition for yet another large daily newspaper and the loss is not just for the unionized workers who did every…

People who read and consider themselves well-informed about politics, the economy, and their lives, in general, will be a little less-well-informed today, because on Tuesday, the…

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Guest Commentary

Obama’s Durban II Boycott & the Perils of a “Post-Racial” Planet

By Roberto Lovato Guest Commentator

At a time when racial conflict and discrimination are on the rise around the world, the Administration of the world’s first black U.S. president will not be attending the world’s most important conference on race and racism. In what may signal a dangerous new, “post-racial” approach to global race relations, President Barack Obama’s Administration announced…

At a time when racial conflict and discrimination are on the rise around the world, the Administration of the world’s first black U.S. president will not…

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Commentary

Madoff Did Not Exactly Take It On The Chin – National Affairs

By Lawrence R. Velvel, JD Columnist

A few comments about last Thursday’s hearing before Judge Chin on the Madoff matter may be warranted. Reading the transcript with a lawyer’s eye, it seems evident that Judge Chin had made up his mind as to what he was going to do before he walked into the courtroom. Giving people a right to speak…

A few comments about last Thursday’s hearing before Judge Chin on the Madoff matter may be warranted. Reading the transcript with a lawyer’s eye, it seems…

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Commentary

Women’s History Month – The Call for a President’s Council for Women and Girls of Color

By Suzanne Brooks Columnist

VICTORY: White House Council on Women and Girls announced Forwarded by Women Count and the Campaign for Gender Equality On March 11, 2009 President Obama established the White House Council on Women and Girls and will name his senior advisor Valerie Jarrett to chair it. Tina Tchen, director of the White House Office of Public…

VICTORY: White House Council on Women and Girls announced Forwarded by Women Count and the Campaign for Gender Equality On March 11, 2009 President Obama established…

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Commentary

Crimson and Clover – What’s Wrong with the Irish? – The Fifth Column

By Dr. Jonathan David Farley Columnist

This is what I remember: She had flaming red hair. I had met her at a gathering of scholars in London. It was the summer, and I realized I had spent the entire year in England. It was time to explore the Continent. Helen suggested going in the opposite direction, to her native Ireland—Northern Ireland.…

This is what I remember: She had flaming red hair. I had met her at a gathering of scholars in London. It was the summer, and…

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Guest Commentary

As California’s Economy Worsens Public Workers to Form an Action Agenda

By Dr. George Wright Guest Commentator

As the historic-global structural crisis of capitalism deepens, workers, students, and the poor in California are being subjected to some of the worst economic setbacks in the nation. This is reflected in the state’s budget, passed on February 19th, 2009. In the wake of that budget, California workers, students, and the poor are facing: •…

As the historic-global structural crisis of capitalism deepens, workers, students, and the poor in California are being subjected to some of the worst economic setbacks in…

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Guest Commentary

The Continuing Shutdown of Bush Nonsense

By Chris Stevenson Columnist

Finally some new Obama developments other than news of Barack’s greying hair or Michelle’s bare arms. Where did all the time go? On one hand the Obama Administration is dropping a well-known Bush buzz term; “enemy combatants,” on the other hand the Center for Constitutional Rights calls it a case of “old wine in new…

Finally some new Obama developments other than news of Barack's greying hair or Michelle's bare arms. Where did all the time go? On one hand the…

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