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CNN warns of Egyptian-style takeover of electronic communication in the U.S.

If you think that the internet, phone, or television cannot be blocked in what the government would consider a “national emergency” in the United States, think again. CNN warns of Egyptian-style takeover of electronic communication in the U.S. | The … Continue reading

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The American Dream

This is an awesome short video!! It brings certain historical truths to light and provokes us to actually THINK!!

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The Total Failure of Global Aid in Haiti

The deep-seated global vendetta against Haiti is appalling. The United States has not released its pledged aid (thanks to Sen. Tom Coburn-let him know you do not agree), so in some respects the rest of the global community has that as an excuse,”…the … Continue reading

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Farrakhan’s ‘Million Man March’ 15 years later: Much ado about nothing

It’s true the promise the Million Man March is yet to be achieved. Fifteen years ago it was still more about “me” than “we” or  “us”. Fifteen years ago, in 1995 unemployment was 5.6%, stamps cost .32 cents, Bill Clinton … Continue reading

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More black people jailed in England and Wales proportionally than in US

I would like to hear from the family in the UK on this one. What I found interesting is that some in the United Kingdom admit that this is the “…result of decades of racial prejudice in the criminal justice system and an overly … Continue reading

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25 most dangerous neighborhoods 2010

This is interesting, it is also alarming and sad. When people are desperate we tend to do desperate acts. This is a referendum on our culture, the lack of jobs, the disenfranchisement, lack of educational opportunities, the loss of hope,the … Continue reading

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What Will Future Generations Condemn Us For?

Kwame Anthony Appiah wrote a compelling article for last Sunday’s edition of the Washington Post. The four chosen would all be considered tyrannical, unjust, unhealthy, and irresponsible by future generations. We have the power to change each of these four items … Continue reading

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Violence will not rule Afghanistan

  As always some items are not covered completely by our news outlets. Over the weekend there was coverage of elections in Afghanistan. That news was overshadowed by domestic events. This is an interesting perspective from the former Prime Minister of Denmark and current Secretary General … Continue reading

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30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved

The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading

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Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine

Les Leopold hits the nail on the head with this commentary. What will the billionaires and corporations do to help reduce the poverty problem in America? Les Leopold: Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine.

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