Issue: 512
Apr 11, 2013
Commentary
Congress’ “Moonwalk” On The Assault Weapons Ban: All The Rhetoric Was For Naught
Guest Commentator
The very thing that caused the national outrage was written out of the legislation, first.
From the time the tragic school massacre occurred that killed 20 young children (and their teachers) on December 14th, 2012, the national debate shifted to what…
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Cover Story
Walter Fleming Worrill
Columnist
His interest in working with young people propelled his increased interest in YMCA work and led to his life long career as a YMCA professional.
Walter Fleming Worrill made his transition into eternity at 3:52 a.m. in Pasadena, California’s Huntington Hospital. Walter Fleming Worrill was born on May 12, 1914 to…
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Commentary
Remembering the African American Holocaust Survivors
Editorial Board
New scholarship revealed that, from 1933 to 1945, there were at least 42,500 Nazi ghettos and camps throughout Europe.
This week, April 8-12, marks the 27th annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Week. The week is about remembering not only the 6 million Jews murdered but…
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Commentary
Barack Obama – the 21st Century ‘Carpetbagger’ for the U.S. Power Elite
Editorial Board
politician thus far in this 21st century.
“Never be deceived that the rich will permit you to vote away their wealth.” - Lucy Parsons “It is the job of thinking people not to…
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Commentary
Double Whammy – A Grim Jobs Picture & a Horrible “Grand Bargain” Move
Editorial Board
It’s political horse-trading with the welfare of the elderly, orphans, veterans and people with disabilities
What unfolded in the corridors of power in the nation’s capital last week portends a serious blow to the interest of country’s working people and it…
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Commentary
Our Black Cul-de-Sac
Columnist
We cling to false assumptions - prejudices - that help us maintain illusion.
My friends, you should batten down the hatches. This country - and I do mean the country - has worked itself into a massively destructive national…
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