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Righting a Wrong

Today is the one year anniversary of the horrific earthquake in Haiti. The country, the rebuilding, the people have been in the rear view mirror of the ever-changing 24-hour news cycle until roughly last week. Our news agencies with a … Continue reading

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An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders

The question is, Will they listen? Get out and VOTE! Hold ALL elected leaders accountable for their performance or lack of performance on this subject. An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders | The Afro-American … Continue reading

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Nine Months After the Quake — A Million Haitians Slowly Dying

Bill Quigley writes a piece that provides us all with a picture of what the situation on the ground is and just how much aid to Haiti is needed. My position on this is and has been crystal clear, the people of … Continue reading

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Michael Moore: Dems Come Alive!

Michael Moore provided some recommendations to the Democrats, here’s an update. Michael Moore: Dems Come Alive!.

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Democrats pounce as Rupert Murdoch goes live

I completely understand his statements. He is a businessman and he is thinking about HIS business. It is fair to point out that fact that his beliefs are categorically opposite of the crown jewel in his media empire, Fox News. Democrats … Continue reading

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Black farmers bypassed again in Senate spending bill

UNACCEPTABLE! Completely unacceptable, the party of “NO!” strikes again. Not just against black farmers but all Americans in the stopgap spending bill. Black farmers bypassed again in Senate spending bill.

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GOP, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Beat Back Bill To Combat Outsourcing

I am not nor will I be a proponent of outsourcing. I know too many people whose jobs have gone overseas. I think American companies who make a regular practice of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries should be penalized. Companies should be fined … Continue reading

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Record gains for US poverty with elections looming

Not surprising with the economic and employment situation in the United States. This is exactly why we all must educate ourselves on all the issues facing us in the upcoming elections and VOTE!! Record gains for US poverty with elections … Continue reading

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The Mission Is Not Accomplished: Voting equals Power

On November 4, 2008, we were a proud a hopeful people. For many that was the first time their constitutional right was exercised. The power of voting was realized and vindicated in our community. “Yes, we can!” actually meant something to … Continue reading

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Voters to both parties in both houses: Drop Dead!

Not surprising at all. We all yield power to change our nation, so we all must vote this November. Voters to both parties in both houses: Drop Dead!.

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