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Issue: 379

Jun 10, 2010

Cover Story

Cover Story: Israel’s Talking Points, the Media and the Cement Missile Threat

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

In recent months, said the June 3 story on the front page of the New York Times, Israel “has permitted increased — although still quite limited — movement of goods and people into and out of Gaza. One Israeli official said that under Mr. Netanyahu there had been a 20 percent increase in goods, including…

In recent months, said the June 3 story on the front page of the New York Times, Israel “has permitted increased — although still quite limited…

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Color of Law

A Campaign To Divest From Mideast Apartheid – The

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

People around the world are mourning the loss of life that resulted from the Israeli Navy commando raid on a flotilla of ships brining humanitarian aid to a blockaded Gaza. Nine activists were killed. Prosecutors have characterized the incident, which occurred in international waters, as an act of piracy and a violation of international law.…

People around the world are mourning the loss of life that resulted from the Israeli Navy commando raid on a flotilla of ships brining humanitarian aid…

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Commentary

A Pride Event Not To Be Proud Of

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

Pride parades will be taking place all over the country this month. As we all rev up for this year’s festivities, so, too, the fault lines of race, gender identity and class will emerge as well. In addition to Gay Pride events, there will be a segment of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer…

Pride parades will be taking place all over the country this month. As we all rev up for this year’s festivities, so, too, the fault lines…

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Commentary

The Obama Matrix

By Larry Pinkney Editorial Board

For those who swallowed the blue pill of the corporate-brand Obama illusion, deception, and pathetic emaciation: Can you hear me now?! Is it oily enough for you yet? Are you happy in the fires of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan? Are you enjoying this veneer of illusion and deception while the reality of corporate domination, wars,…

For those who swallowed the blue pill of the corporate-brand Obama illusion, deception, and pathetic emaciation: Can you hear me now?! Is it oily enough for…

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Commentary

Artur Davis Uses Post-Racial Politics in Alabama and Loses – African American Leadership

By Dr. Ron Walters Editorial Board

When Artur Davis, savvy member of the Congressional Black Caucus, filed to run for Governor of the State of Alabama it provoked one of the biggest head-scratching discussions among Blacks in Washington, DC. Was he smoking something they mused, was it a case of unmitigated arrogance for which politicians are too well known, or was…

When Artur Davis, savvy member of the Congressional Black Caucus, filed to run for Governor of the State of Alabama it provoked one of the biggest…

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Commentary

Punching Holes in so-called Free Market Economics

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

We have found ourselves wondering why President Obama is being ‘red-baited’ by the political Right. Any reasonable person looking at the policies of this administration could never come to the conclusion that it is anything close to socialist in nature. While there have been certain progressive initiatives taken by the administration, the pro-corporate orientation would…

We have found ourselves wondering why President Obama is being 'red-baited' by the political Right. Any reasonable person looking at the policies of this administration could…

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Commentary

Who Supports Public Education?

By John Funiciello Columnist

Some want to weaken support for public education in America, and an important piece in their struggle is charter schools. Clearly, though, public schools are such a monumental national institution, they are not going to go away quietly or easily. Many politicians (mostly Republicans and mostly conservative) over many years have worked to chip away…

Some want to weaken support for public education in America, and an important piece in their struggle is charter schools. Clearly, though, public schools are such…

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Commentary

Preparing for NBUF’s 31st National Convention

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

Preparing for NBUF’s 31st National Convention Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD BlackCommentator.com Columnist The National Black United Front (NBUF) is preparing for the Thirty-first Annual National Convention to be held in Kansas City, Missouri from July 22-24, 2010 at the African Centered Education Collegium Campus, 6410 Swope Parkway. The theme of this…

Preparing for NBUF’s 31st National Convention Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD BlackCommentator.com Columnist The National Black United Front (NBUF) is preparing for the…

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