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Issue: 424

Apr 28, 2011

Commentary

Dry Bones, Dry Bones, Rise: EFMS is Fascism in the Making!

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

In the valley of dry bones, loud speakers blast warnings: Those still able to call themselves “workers” could become a minority among the men, women, children, and elderly on the pavements beneath the beaks of vultures. The socialization of corporate think nullifies critical thinking skills among high school and college students, precluding the resurrection of…

In the valley of dry bones, loud speakers blast warnings: Those still able to call themselves “workers” could become a minority among the men, women, children,…

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Commentary

Taxing the Rich is a Tough Sell for America’s Press

By John Funiciello Columnist

In most American newspapers and on television and radio outlets (with the exception of a number of small-circulation magazines), the idea that corporations and the wealthy in the U.S. should pay their fair share of taxes is a tough one to get off the ground. The vast majority of Americans are bombarded with propaganda that…

In most American newspapers and on television and radio outlets (with the exception of a number of small-circulation magazines), the idea that corporations and the wealthy…

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Commentary

Eradication of the Competition

By Perry Redd Columnist

I’d like to think that I’ve been pretty consistent in my claims that the poor and disadvantaged are under attack. I’d argue the case of the Black poor, in particular, where others might isolate class instead of race, as the determinate factor. Herein, I will not only offer the empirical evidence of my claims, but…

I’d like to think that I’ve been pretty consistent in my claims that the poor and disadvantaged are under attack. I’d argue the case of the…

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Commentary

The Contributions of Malcolm X – orrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

The recent publication of Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by the late Dr. Manning Marable challenges us to clearly spell out the succinct contributions of our Shining Prince, Brother Malcolm X. Given the controversy surrounding this book, it is important that we not forget the tremendous impact Brother Malcolm had on the African Liberation…

The recent publication of Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by the late Dr. Manning Marable challenges us to clearly spell out the succinct contributions of…

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Guest Commentary

On the Occasion of Obama’s Visit to San Francisco, An Open Letter to Friends, Allies and Adversaries

By Roberto Lovato Guest Commentator

Last week, local media was abuzz with news of President Obama’s visit to San Francisco. Unfortunately for immigration policy and for the noble cause of immigrant rights, the media coverage didn’t reflect the problems brewing for the President in Latino America. Instead, the media coverage of his visit reflected the pro-immigration positions put out by…

Last week, local media was abuzz with news of President Obama's visit to San Francisco. Unfortunately for immigration policy and for the noble cause of immigrant…

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Guest Commentary

Sham Elections

By Paul A. Moore Guest Commentator

On January 21, 2010, the US Supreme Court handed over what little was left of this nation’s pretensions to democracy on a silver platter to the Big Banks and the US Chamber of Commerce. The case was titled Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission and the Court’s decision removed all limits on corporate campaign contributions.…

On January 21, 2010, the US Supreme Court handed over what little was left of this nation's pretensions to democracy on a silver platter to the…

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Guest Commentary

Education is the Link

By George E. Stewart II Guest Commentator

Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, abolitionist lecturer and writer, social reformer, statesman, and adviser to President Abraham Lincoln, believed that education was the link between freedom and slavery. Not only did he believe that education was the link, but so did his slaveholders. Slaveholders believed that if they kept their slaves ignorant, they would never…

Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, abolitionist lecturer and writer, social reformer, statesman, and adviser to President Abraham Lincoln, believed that education was the link between freedom…

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