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Katrina pain index 2010 New Orleans — five years later
This is a fascinating and interesting study on New Orléans from the people’s standpoint five years after the tragedy of Katrina. Katrina pain index 2010 New Orléans — five years later | Race-Talk.
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Tagged equality, Katrina, New Orleans, politics, race
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Inspiration All Around
Wyclef in this commentary explains his inspirations and further illuminates his reasons for running for President of Haiti. Wyclef Jean: Inspiration All Around.
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Tagged election, Haiti, inspiration, politics, Wyclef Jean
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Sovereign Citizens Spin History, Reject Government
Interesting concept, during desperate times desperate measures are taken. These are desperate times. This reminds me of a Thich Nhat Hanh quote, ” “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we … Continue reading
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Tagged citizens, politics, Southeren Poverty Law Center, sovereign
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The Middle Class: How We Got One and Why We Need to Keep it
Unemployment, Underemployment, Under-paid, long work hours, unable to or just barely able to make ends meet. These are just some of the problems that face an endangered middle class. Lincoln Mitchell gives us a history lesson on the middle class … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, Lincoln Mitchell, middle class, politics
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The Two Obamas
This is a fascinating article by James Traub of Foreign Policy Magazine about the dichotomy of President Obama’s foreign strategy. The Two Obamas – by James Traub | Foreign Policy.
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Tagged foreign policy, global leader, James Traub, Obama, politics
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Voting Rights Act at 45: Why we still need it
When I was a teen and young adult this was of no interest to me. As I have gotten older I have evolved to have a deep appreciation and understanding of all the legislation that attempts to level the playing … Continue reading
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Tagged equality, justice, Kristen Clarke, politics, race, racism, voting, Voting Rights Act
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Senate Chops Last Lifeline For Struggling Families
This is shameful. Families need this assistance especially, “99ers.” It seems as though Congress is absolutely against any of the “common” people of this nation. Senate Chops Last Lifeline For Struggling Families – COLORLINES.
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Tagged 99ers, congress, economy, family, food stamps, politics
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Lawsuit: Census Bureau Discriminated in Hiring
This is an interesting development. Let’s see where this goes… Lawsuit: Census Bureau Discriminated in Hiring.
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Tagged census, Census Bureau, discrimination, jobs, lawsuit, litigation, politics
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Court rejects ‘not the white man’s b**ch’ candidate
I posted an earlier story about Ieshuh Griffin that explains what prompted the lawsuit. Here’s a follow-up; I wonder if she will follow Judge Panda’s advice? Court rejects ‘not the white man’s b**ch’ candidate.
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Tagged election, Ieshuh Griffin, politics, Rudolph Panda, Wisconsin
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M.I.A.- XXXO
Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, better known as the rapper M.I.A. returns with her new single XXXO. She is very talented and mixes political commentary with social consciousness in her music. The graphics used in this video is based on her own designs.