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Issue: 478

June 28, 2012

Commentary

Public Workers and their Unions Endure Constant “Austerity” Attack

By Carl Bloice Editorial Board

It never ceases to amaze me how some people who are rich and famous – especially those with access to major newspaper opinion pages – are so quick to declare that others, who are neither, should have to suffer pain. Take, for instance, the ubiquitous David Brooks. Back at the start of the year when…

It never ceases to amaze me how some people who are rich and famous - especially those with access to major newspaper opinion pages - are…

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Commentary

Towards a Social Justice Electoral Strategy: Really?

By Wilson Riles Columnist

About six months ago, my friend, Bob Wing wrote a missive to a selected list (as far as I know) arguing that progressives (the left) should whole heartedly participate in the electoral process from within the Democrat Party. He pointedly invited comment; at the time I reviewed it but waited to see what others had…

About six months ago, my friend, Bob Wing wrote a missive to a selected list (as far as I know) arguing that progressives (the left) should…

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Commentary

When You Know It’s Wrong

By Perry Redd Columnist

I’ve grown to say in years past, that if anyone ever tells you “I know how you feel,” you know that they’re a liar. No one can ever know how you feel. Sure, we may share similar situations and circumstances, but how we respond is unique within itself. I had the opportunity to interview a…

I’ve grown to say in years past, that if anyone ever tells you “I know how you feel,” you know that they’re a liar. No one…

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Commentary

In A Police Materialist World, Might Is Right!

By Dr. Lenore J. Daniels, PhD Editorial Board

-Joseph Stiglitz, Truthout In Memory of Trayvon Martin, Rakia Boyd, Ramarley Graham, Darius Simmons They take out the garbage, make up their beds, vacuum the living room, wash dishes, and baby sit siblings or neighbor’s children, but they are not workers, and yet, they, too, are targets of the U.S. Empire’s militarism. Ever since these…

-Joseph Stiglitz, Truthout In Memory of Trayvon Martin, Rakia Boyd, Ramarley Graham, Darius Simmons They take out the garbage, make up their beds, vacuum the living…

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Commentary

While Africa Dries Up, the “First World” Grabs Land and Water

By John Funiciello Columnist

“The tensions in south western Ethiopia illustrate the central importance of access to water in the global land rush. Hidden behind the current scramble for land is a world-wide struggle for control over water. Those who have been buying up vast stretches of farmland in recent years, whether they are based in Addis Ababa, Dubai…

“The tensions in south western Ethiopia illustrate the central importance of access to water in the global land rush. Hidden behind the current scramble for land…

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Commentary

33rd Annual National NBUF Convention

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

The National Black United Front (NBUF) has reached an historic point in its history. That point is the convening of the 33rd Annual National NBUF Convention that will be held July 12-15, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters Hall, 7717 West Good Hope Road. This year’s convention theme is: “The Year…

The National Black United Front (NBUF) has reached an historic point in its history. That point is the convening of the 33rd Annual National NBUF Convention…

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