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Dr. Ron Daniels, PhD

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator Dr. Ron Daniels, PhD is President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Distinguished Lecturer at York College City University of New York. His articles and essays also appear on the IBW website www.ibw21.org and www.northstarnews.com. Click here to contact Dr. Daniels.

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Guest Commentary

Obama as a One Term President: Implications for the Progressive Movement

By Dr. Ron Daniels, PhD Guest Commentator

Note: This commentary is the first part in a 4 part series titled: Beyond Obama and the Democrats and was written prior to Obama’s speech to the congress the president put forth his proposal for the American Jobs Act. Congresswoman Michele Bachman, the Tea Party firebrand from Minnesota, has declared her candidacy for the Republican…

Note: This commentary is the first part in a 4 part series titled: Beyond Obama and the Democrats and was written prior to Obama’s speech to…

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Guest Commentary

What Will It Take to Bring Obama Home? – Creating a Force for Progressive Change African Americans at the Forefront of the Struggle – Moving Left – Part 20

By Dr. Ron Daniels, PhD Guest Commentator

Beyond Obama and the Democrats, if there is to be an independent force to fight for progressive change, the question is, what role will people of African descent, Black people, play in the process? This is particularly crucial since the vast majority of African Americans are proud of the fact that America finally has a…

Beyond Obama and the Democrats, if there is to be an independent force to fight for progressive change, the question is, what role will people of…

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