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Issue: 494

Nov 15, 2012

Commentary

E Pluribus Unum

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

To say that the U.S. is a ceaselessly evolving, multicultural nation – and always has been – is not a put-down of WASPs.E Pluribus Unum is a Latin phrase meaning “Out of many, one.” This phrase was the de facto motto of the United States until 1956 when the Congress adopted “In God we Trust”…

To say that the U.S. is a ceaselessly evolving, multicultural nation - and always has been - is not a put-down of WASPs.E Pluribus Unum is…

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Commentary

The Election of Illusion

By Perry Redd Columnist

How on earth could they even think they could win anything when they insulted every constituency that was not predominately white male?You saw what I saw…or didn’t see. I’ve lived through twelve presidential elections, and I’ve never seen a show of deception so transparent and overt as this one. It was pure illusion and a…

How on earth could they even think they could win anything when they insulted every constituency that was not predominately white male?You saw what I saw…or…

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Commentary

Compliance

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Uncertainties create uncertain subjects, citizens with no demands over their education or the conditions of their workplace. As Haiven rightly notes, a “police force” is not needed to control this population. In addition, debt, Haiven states, produces student / citizens with few or no expectations of attaining the middle-class lifestyle. You should know, the university…

Uncertainties create uncertain subjects, citizens with no demands over their education or the conditions of their workplace. As Haiven rightly notes, a “police force” is not…

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Commentary

The U.S. Continues to Outlaw Versatile Forest-Saving Hemp

By John Funiciello Columnist

According to its proponents, hemp used for industrial and manufacturing purposes has more than 25,000 uses, yet the U.S. has to import whatever hemp is sold to the general public. Those who profit from it are sure to go to extreme lengths to make sure it does go on.Hemp is banned because it resembles marijuana…

According to its proponents, hemp used for industrial and manufacturing purposes has more than 25,000 uses, yet the U.S. has to import whatever hemp is sold…

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Commentary

Taking a Deep Look at Ourselves

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

Take a meditative moment and look deeply inside of ourselves as a people.The current crisis in America and the world requires that we as African people take a deep reflective look at our condition in light of the streams of violence in our communities. Day in and day out we can observe the increased number…

Take a meditative moment and look deeply inside of ourselves as a people.The current crisis in America and the world requires that we as African people…

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