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Editorial Board

Angus R. Love and David A. Love

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator Angus R. Love is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project, a non-profit organization which seeks to deliver civil legal services to the institutional population of Pennsylvania, and ensure equal justice for low income residents of prisons, jails, and state hospitals and state centers. Angus has been a longtime advocate for improved prison conditions in the state. BlackCommentator.com Editorial Board member David A. Love, JD is a journalist and human rights advocate based in Philadelphia. Angus and David are not related, to their knowledge. Click here to contact Messrs Love.

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Iraqi Journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi Captures the Moment

By Angus R. Love and David A. Love Editorial Board

Jailed Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi has thrust himself into history and become an international overnight celebrity. Thousands protest for his release. A Saudi businessman offers $10 million for one of his shoes. Libya nominates him for a medal. Why? Because al-Zaidi threw his shoes at President Bush, capturing a moment for which millions have yearned.…

Jailed Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi has thrust himself into history and become an international overnight celebrity. Thousands protest for his release. A Saudi businessman offers $10…

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