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Apr 26, 2012

Guest Commentary

Started Anew Again

By Wilson Riles Columnist

Racist memes (memes = the elemental foundations of culture) arise again and again in new forms out of the roots that are deeply imbedded in the myths of Western Culture. The unique form of slavery that was practiced in the West was fueled by the stories and myths that justify dominance over Outsiders and familial,…

Racist memes (memes = the elemental foundations of culture) arise again and again in new forms out of the roots that are deeply imbedded in the…

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Commentary

The Debt Crisis is Deep and Ominous

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

Thank you very much for your readership.

Thank you very much for your readership.

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Commentary

Fighting the War at Home in the Military

By The Reverend Irene Monroe Editorial Board

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Thank you very much for your readership.

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The African World

Did You Notice That India Just Launched a New Missile?

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

Did India just launch a new ballistic missile? A launch, by the way, which received very little international attention and concern and from a country that is a non-signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. And was it me or did North Korea just attempt to launch a new missile which they claimed was for peaceful…

Did India just launch a new ballistic missile? A launch, by the way, which received very little international attention and concern and from a country that…

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Color of Law

Will the GOP Add Color to the Presidential Ticket? – The

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

With an empty suit as the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, I know you can feel the magic in the air. Now the speculation on who will fill the vice presidential slot has begun. Predictably, a number of the prospective candidates are black and brown, at least nominally. It is safe to say that Mitt Romney…

With an empty suit as the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, I know you can feel the magic in the air. Now the speculation on who will…

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