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Issue: 348

October 29, 2009

Commentary

Most Black Married Mommas Could Have Been Statistics

By K. Danielle Edwards Columnist

As a Black Married Momma, I represent the Anti-Statistic these days. Wanna see how? Ten years ago, nearly 70 percent of African-American children were born to unmarried black women. We’re now on the precipice of 2010, and the percentage is likely higher today; in fact, some estimate it now trends closer to 80 percent. Nearly…

As a Black Married Momma, I represent the Anti-Statistic these days. Wanna see how? Ten years ago, nearly 70 percent of African-American children were born to…

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Guest Commentary

The Struggle Against Free Trade Continues

By Gabriela Campos Guest Commentator

On October 15th, La Mesa Nacional Frente a La Minería Metálica en El Salvador, also known as El Salvador’s National Roundtable on Mining, won the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award awarded by the Institute for Policy Studies for their fight against mining in El Salvador. Click here to view a video of the acceptance of the…

On October 15th, La Mesa Nacional Frente a La Minería Metálica en El Salvador, also known as El Salvador's National Roundtable on Mining, won the Letelier-Moffitt…

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Guest Commentary

Hispanic Panic

By Jessica Watson-Crosby Guest Commentator

Geraldo Rivera wrote a book, “His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S. ”. He is mainly trying to counter the charges of his fellow Fox TV hosts, Sean Hannity and Lou Dobbs for their anti-immigrant stances. It is called the browning of America by hate-mongers, this recent wave of Hispanic, largely Mexican, immigration…

Geraldo Rivera wrote a book, “His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S. ”. He is mainly trying to counter the charges of his fellow…

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Guest Commentary

The Siege on Gaza Continues

By Nadia Hijab Guest Commentator

The Goldstone Report has rightly focused international attention on the crimes committed during Israel’s offensive against Gaza in December-January this year. Even if the United States quashes it at the United Nations Security Council – where it is likely to go now that the Human Rights Council has adopted it – the report will make…

The Goldstone Report has rightly focused international attention on the crimes committed during Israel’s offensive against Gaza in December-January this year. Even if the United States…

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