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Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?
Lynette Holloway brings up some interesting points on both sides of th argument. Ben Jealous has in some respects has energized and embraced the youth movement, which to me is anyone below the age of 45. In some respects prior … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Jealous, justice, leadership, Lynette Holloway, NAACP, politics, Shirley Sherrod, Troy Davis
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Missouri Voters to Have Say on Health Care Law
I live in Missouri, and I must say that the significance of this event or the event itself has not been on the local news. St. Charles get out and vote! Missouri Voters to Have Say on Health Care Law … Continue reading
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Tagged health, healthcare, Missouri, Obama, politics, Proposition C, voting
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters faces ethics charges
First Charles Rangel now, Maxine Waters. There’s two things that come to mind: Innocent until proven guilty and absolute power corrupts absolutely. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters faces ethics charges – latimes.com.
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Tagged California, Charles Rangel, congress, ethics, Maxine Waters, New York, politics
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Dr. King and the “Guys With the Guns” at the NRA
Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, the NAACP, NUL, and others will be commemorating the 47th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. just not at the Lincoln Memorial. Glenn … Continue reading
Arizona Immigration Law: Sections BLOCKED By Federal Judge
Finally! Someone with some sense who is responsible for interpreting the law. However, this is just a warm-up before the real struggle begin. Arizona Immigration Law: Sections BLOCKED By Federal Judge.
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Tagged Arizona, immigration, law, politics, SB 1070
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No More Apologies – It’s Time to Stand Up for Our Convictions
Howard Dean vented and vented with a purpose. He is more than right in this commentary. Republicans have rallied around the word “No!” and are anti-Obama legislation in almost all respects. In fact, in the Kansas Senatorial campaign Jerry Moran proudly exclaims … Continue reading
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Tagged Fox News, Glenn Beck, Howard Dean, politics, racism, Shirley Sherrod, Van Jones
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The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton
Excellent article about the Rev. Al Sharpton in Newsweek by Allison Samuels and Jerry Adler. The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton – Newsweek.
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Tagged activism, african american, Al Sharpton, Allison samuels, black, Jerry Adler, justice, Newsweek, politics, race
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Our NAACP Problem
Interesting commentary from R. L’Heureux Lewis. I would agree that the NAACP needs grass root support and while it is not perfect it does advocate against discrimination and inequality for all. Our NAACP Problem | The Atlanta Post.