Issue: 504
Feb 14, 2013
Commentary
The Christopher Dorner Episode May Be Over-But the Questions He Raised Remain
Columnist
One of the most tragic and horrifying episodes in the recent history of our city, state and nation has come to an end…or has it? The national manhunt for ex-LAPD officer, Christopher Dorner, came to an end in a fiery shootout on Big Bear Mountain. There was nothing pretty about this at all. It started…
One of the most tragic and horrifying episodes in the recent history of our city, state and nation has come to an end…or has it? The…
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Commentary
It’s Time For A Queer-Friendly Pope: Cover Story
Editorial Board
Just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his unexpected resignation, a bolt of lightning struck St. Peter’s Basilica. Many say it’s unequivocally a sign from God. If so, I’m hoping it’s an Amen moment signaling the end of an oppressive era of LGBTQ bashing as the church now moves forward. “With the pope’s impending resignation,…
Just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his unexpected resignation, a bolt of lightning struck St. Peter’s Basilica. Many say it's unequivocally a sign from God.…
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Guest Commentary
Black Parents: We Must Regain Control over our Children’s Education
Guest Commentator
Last week’s controversy at Bronx, NY Junior High School 80 highlights the sad state of public education in America. According to news outlets, the school’s principal, Mr. Emmanuel Polanco, moonlights as rapper “El Siki,” whose music video involves poppin’ champagne and carousing with bikini-clad video vixens. The El Siki case is no isolated event. Career…
Last week’s controversy at Bronx, NY Junior High School 80 highlights the sad state of public education in America. According to news outlets, the school’s principal,…
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Commentary
Can Black America Survive ‘Drone Man’ Barack Obama?
Editorial Board
“They realize at last that change does not mean reform, that change does not mean improvement.” – Frantz Fanon Perhaps the more encompassing and pertinent question is not only can Black America survive the ‘Kill List,’ NDAA signing, slick-talking, corporate Trojan Horse, predator drone man Barack Obama; but can this nation as a whole, and…
"They realize at last that change does not mean reform, that change does not mean improvement.” - Frantz Fanon Perhaps the more encompassing and pertinent question…
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Commentary
God Particle: Nexus of Science and Religion
Columnist
Western Culture prioritizes one way of knowing (the scientific method) above other ways of knowing (characterized as religious). This is a particularly powerful hang-up. Killings, thievery, and all manner of uncivilized behaviors were justified by this cultural bias. The belief in the superiority of science significantly blunted the criticism of horrendous acts through an immoral…
Western Culture prioritizes one way of knowing (the scientific method) above other ways of knowing (characterized as religious). This is a particularly powerful hang-up. Killings, thievery,…
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Art
Quote to Ponder: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul…” – Nelson Mandela
Guest Commentator
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