Peter Gamble

I am a veteran. I did not experience combat, however, members of my family did and friends and people I have known did. War kills human beings and causes emotional damage. On this Veteran’s Day in 2010 I offer the following words of others in an effort to renew our spirit in the struggle for…

-Malcolm X [el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz] This week’s election results were not a surprise to those of us who try to play a part in the struggle for economic justice, social justice and peace. The election of candidates who wish to roll back decades of social and economic progress are a reflection of the reality we…

6 – Even though the first parts of health care reform are kicking in, do you still think Medicare for everyone would be much better. – Even though you’ve been told over and over by President Obama that what was passed is the best that could have been done and you must be satisfied because…

This issue of BlackCommentator.com is dedicated to remembrances of Dr. Ron Walters, PhD. Brother Ron was a member of the BlackCommentator.com Editorial board and a BC columnist. He was a noted Educator and political analyst and activist. The title of his BC column was “African American Leadership” – a subject he studied, wrote about and…

Sitting on the beach on the fourth of July in southern New Jersey I could not stop thinking about the corporate oil criminal, BP. The ocean is about a 90 minute drive from home. It is a very convenient and inexpensive day trip. We avoid beaches where a pass must be purchased because we oppose…

I’ve been summoned to serve as a juror in the state of New Jersey where I reside. This is the second time in my life I’ve been called for jury duty. The first time was in Pennsylvania about 20 years ago. I want to serve on a jury and plan to explain in a moment.…

I want to thank those who have supported me personally and politically as I have struggled with this decision. I ask for your continued support in our ongoing efforts to bring about meaningful change. As this bill passes I will renew my efforts to help those state organizations which are aimed at stirring a single…

As executive editor of BlackCommentator.com, Bill Fletcher, Jr. made a number of important positive contributions. I believe the most important was his support for and the development of editorial diversity in BC. In our statement about diversity we said the following: Why does BlackCommentator.com present opposing commentaries? Why do we not speak with one, cohesive…