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February 18, 2010

Commentary

U.S. Brags About Haiti Response While More Than a Million Remain Homeless in Haiti – Justice Watch

By Bill Quigley Columnist

Despite the fact that over a million people remained homeless in Haiti one month after the earthquake, the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Ken Merten, is quoted at a State Department briefing on February 12, saying “In terms of humanitarian aid delivery—frankly, it’s” working really well, and I believe that this will be something that people…

Despite the fact that over a million people remained homeless in Haiti one month after the earthquake, the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Ken Merten, is quoted…

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Commentary

Democracy and the Threat of Authoritarianism – Politics and the Subversive Imagination

By Dr. Henry A. Giroux Columnist

Obama promised to end the war in Iraq, end torture, close Guantanamo, restore the constitution, heal our wounds, wash our feet. None of these things has come to pass. As president, with few exceptions, Obama either has embraced the unconstitutional war powers claimed by his predecessor or has left the door open for their quiet…

Obama promised to end the war in Iraq, end torture, close Guantanamo, restore the constitution, heal our wounds, wash our feet. None of these things has…

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Commentary

What’s Robbing America of its People’s Health

By John Funiciello Columnist

One of the great tragedies of the past year is the failure of our national leaders to take care of old business that should have been addressed a half-century ago – health care for all. It doesn’t matter that the politicians are of one stripe or another. They didn’t do the job and the people…

One of the great tragedies of the past year is the failure of our national leaders to take care of old business that should have been…

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Commentary

Ancestors and African American History Month

By Dr. Conrad Worrill Columnist

We should always remember some of our great ancestors. One such ancestor is Lu Palmer. On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Lu Palmer made his transition to eternity. Lu Palmer was an unquestioned leader, and dedicated soldier in the struggle for Black Liberation and independence. His spirit will remain among us forever. As I began to…

We should always remember some of our great ancestors. One such ancestor is Lu Palmer. On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Lu Palmer made his transition to…

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Commentary

Leadership Succession In The Black Community

By Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD Columnist

Last week, California Representative Diane Watson announced she would not seek re-election to her 33rd Congressional District seat of California. It was a much anticipated announcement after months of “rumors” that she would. Diane Watson is one of the most respected elected officials in the history of California black politics. She was the first black…

Last week, California Representative Diane Watson announced she would not seek re-election to her 33rd Congressional District seat of California. It was a much anticipated announcement…

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Cover Story

Black History Month – If Huey P. Newton were alive today

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

–Huey P. Newton From the book “To Die for the People“, by Huey P. Newton (copyright 1972) This column today is humbly dedicated to the late (Dr.) Huey P. Newton (whose birthday is on February 17th), and to the legacy of all of the true sisters and brothers of the Black Panther Party, many of…

-Huey P. Newton From the book "To Die for the People", by Huey P. Newton (copyright 1972) This column today is humbly dedicated to the late…

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