Tag Archives: Ronald Reagan

The War on Poverty vs. Racism

Posted on January 8, 2014 by The Soul Brother

By Imara Jones Citing the need to replace “despair with opportunity” 50 years ago this week President Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty. His effort to roll back severe economic distress, along with a host of other Great Society … Continue reading →

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Mandela wasn’t always revered

Posted on December 11, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Katrina vanden Heuvel Leaders from across the world will gather in South Africa this week to pay tribute to the most extraordinary leader of our lifetime, Nelson Mandela. The chorus of tributes, from across the globe and across the political … Continue reading →

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5 Ways Our Tax Code Benefits the Rich and Screws Everyone Else

Posted on April 15, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Travis Waldron Happy tax day! Today is Tax Day, the day on which federal and state taxes are due for all Americans. Republicans have, of course, spent the year since Tax Day 2012 arguing that tax rates are too … Continue reading →

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Repairing the GOP’s relationship with the black community

Posted on September 21, 2010 by The Soul Brother

A dialogue must begin between the Republican Party and African-Americans. The question is, Will anyone listen? This is a great piece from Sophia A. Nelson on a very provocative topic. In my experience being black and a Democrat is a learned, … Continue reading →

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