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How Did I Have a Stroke in My 20s?
Elizabeth Gates is extraordinarily brave in writing her account. A stroke in your 20’s? I couldn’t imagine it happening as she didn’t either. This is a gripping and fascinating piece. We all must savor, enjoy, and make the best of every … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Gates, health, life, Neurological Disorders, stroke
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Glenn Beck continues conservative crusade to co-opt Dr. King
Earl Ofari Huthinson hits the nail on the head. ‘Nuff said. Glenn Beck continues conservative crusade to co-opt Dr. King.
America, Home of the Free — Except for Muslims?
Thought provoking piece from Doug Bandow. As I have written before, I am on the fence about this issue. I support the fair and equitable application of the freedoms the Constitution provides to all Americans. I do agree that to some extent since … Continue reading
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Tagged 911, Cordoba House, Doug Bandow, Freedom of religion, Islam, New York
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Unlimited Vacation Time Not A Dream For Some
This is interesting. I wish all employers could offer this benefit. I already know there would be some who would scream that it would lower productivity or that some employees would abuse the privilege. Both arguments are valid but I … Continue reading
Mass Incarceration for Troubled Black Youth
Chris Jack Hill illuminates a problem that needs to be addressed. First, we need to establish and fund more programs for youth to keep them out of the legal system. Secondly, we need to improve the educational system of the country. Thirdly, … Continue reading
Revealing the racial makeup of California’s foreclosures
I am sure that if this study included the rest of the lower 48 states we all would be shocked and saddened even more than the results California provided alone. It is a fact that the economic crisis has hit … Continue reading
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Tagged black, business, California, economy, Financial crisis, forclosure, minorities, Subprime lending, wall street
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Sharron Angle Campaigned Against Black Football Jerseys On Religious Grounds: Color is ‘Thoroughly Evil’
I have some issues with this. First, is Sharron Angle alluding that black people are evil? Second, does she realize in fashion to design clothing in black is common? Thirdly, isn’t there a separation between church and state? The voting citizenry … Continue reading
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Tagged Church-State Relations, Nevada, politics, race, Sharron Angle
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Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What If There Were a Better Way?
Interesting article by Mikhail Lyubansky over at Race-Talk. I must admit restorative justice may be a viable option for petty, nonviolent offences. This article has piqued my interest to learn more about it. I feel however that America has a “blood-lust” in its … Continue reading
Verizon-Google: There’s a Hard Rain Coming
Rep. Grayson hits the nail right on the head about the proposal between Google & Verizon. This deal does not preserve net neutrality. In fact, it will create net apartheid. Reach out to your local government officials and keep the internet … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Grayson, congress, Google, internet, Net neutrality, technology, Verizon
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