Issue: 484
Sept 6, 2012
Commentary
Pennsylvania Voter ID: It’s Always Something – The Color – of Law
Executive Editor
The veterans card issued by the federal government is not acceptable under the Pennsylvania law. A challenge to Pennsylvania’s infamous new voter ID law is headed to the state Supreme Court. Unless the courts block the new law before November 6, all voters in the Keystone state will have to present an acceptable, state-approved photo…
The veterans card issued by the federal government is not acceptable under the Pennsylvania law. A challenge to Pennsylvania’s infamous new voter ID law is headed…
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Cover Story
Voter Supression a Big Issue in Charlotte
Editorial Board
Note: Ms. Simmons is attending the Democratic Convention as a representative of BlackCommentator.com. Additionally, we welcome her as a member of the BC Editorial Board. The poor were not mentioned The voter ID issue was on everyone’s mind as the Democratic National Convention officially opened in Charlotte NC on Tuesday, September 5. Delegates and politicians…
Note: Ms. Simmons is attending the Democratic Convention as a representative of BlackCommentator.com. Additionally, we welcome her as a member of the BC Editorial Board. The…
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Commentary
Betrayal And The Insidious Dumbing-Down of Black America
Editorial Board
“To me, the thing that is worse than death is betrayal. You see, I could conceive death, but I could not conceive betrayal.” – Malcolm X [el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz] “Tell no lies, claim no easy victories.” – Amilcar Cabral Ordinary Black, White, Brown, Red, and Yellow women and men in this nation, and throughout Mother…
"To me, the thing that is worse than death is betrayal. You see, I could conceive death, but I could not conceive betrayal." - Malcolm X…
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Commentary
Transcending the Battle in Seattle
Columnist
In late November of 1999, the streets of Seattle, Washington, erupted in a human convulsion of more than 40,000 people. This demonstration, largely made violent by local police action, resulted from many years of worldwide organizing against corporations and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The events of those days still influence around the world organizing…
In late November of 1999, the streets of Seattle, Washington, erupted in a human convulsion of more than 40,000 people. This demonstration, largely made violent by…
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