Issue: 46
June 12, 2003
Commentary
McKinney Seems Set For Comeback Bid
Guest Commentator
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has assured key supporters that she is serious about recapturing the suburban Atlanta district she lost to Denise Majette, last August. McKinney operatives began the filing process, last week, causing some consternation among Green Party members, many of whom want to place her name at the top of their presidential ticket…
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has assured key supporters that she is serious about recapturing the suburban Atlanta district she lost to Denise Majette, last August. McKinney…
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Guest Commentary
Bell Hooks’ Black male-bashing
Guest Commentator
Let me get this out of the way: is sexism present in every major society and culture? Yes. But, Black male-bashing – especially about violence and gender issues – is a perennial American sport that never seems to wane in popularity. We expect such anti-Black male behavior as a matter of course from white media…
Let me get this out of the way: is sexism present in every major society and culture? Yes. But, Black male-bashing - especially about violence and…
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Commentary
Muzzling the African American Agenda with Black Help
Editor
“The sellout of progressive politics has been a total disgrace for the Democratic Party. Not only is it morally wrong and politically cheap, but it doesn’t even work.” – Rev. Al Sharpton ‘We’re gonna rebuild America’s cities and we’re gonna do it with America’s steel …. Medicare for all, money pulled out of the Pentagon…
"The sellout of progressive politics has been a total disgrace for the Democratic Party. Not only is it morally wrong and politically cheap, but it doesn't…
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Guest Commentary
The Weapons of Mass Destruction Hoax
Guest Commentator
Invocation of the words, “weapons of mass destruction” has become key to Bushspeak. The President and his lieutenants hurl the term with Biblical inflection as blanket justification for all manner of foreign military adventures or domestic political repression. In the mouths of Pirates, the acronym “WMD” can mean a global plague that might kill millions…
Invocation of the words, "weapons of mass destruction" has become key to Bushspeak. The President and his lieutenants hurl the term with Biblical inflection as blanket…
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Commentary
Many ways to pressure Black radio – e-Mailbox
Guest Commentator
There are few things that rankle persons of a certain age more than to suspect that the great events of their youth have been devalued to mere nostalgia. Therefore, it was with mixed emotions that we read journalist Todd Burroughs’ response to our May 29 commentary, “Who Killed Black Radio News?“ We noted that African…
There are few things that rankle persons of a certain age more than to suspect that the great events of their youth have been devalued to…
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