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Cornealious “Mike” Anderson and Mandatory Sentences
Considering the decimation of families and communities brought about by mass incarceration, what is the societal value of locking up people for such amounts of time?
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Does Cliven Bundy Represent the Ugly American?
Our media should identify and shame "Ugly Americans" like Cliven Bundy and his ATV buddies for what they are: the American Taliban.
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Fans Move to Buy LA Clippers After Owner Is Banned From NBA
The legality of forcing Sterling to sell is open to question, but the rapid unfolding of events raises an important question: who should own the Clippers?
Danny Glover and Kathleen Cleaver on “Black Power Mixtape,” Rare Footage Capturing Movement’s Rise
Based on the film with the same name, the extraordinary new book "The Black Power Mixtape" chronicles the black freedom movement in the United States using found footage of …
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No More Sterlings: It’s Time for Communities to Take Ownership of Their Sports Teams
Community-owned sports franchises can become institutions that truly reward the pride and devotion of their fans.
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Hewn in Veins of Blood: Divine Law, Nationalism, and the Hierarchy of Oppression
The question of so-called "illegals," or undocumented immigrants, is most often settled without ever questioning the purpose of those laws.
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Bundy’s “Militia” Is Lawlessness of a Different Color
If Bundy and his supporters were black or Latino, they wouldn't be called a "militia." They would be called a gang of armed "thugs."
Latest Research Shows Why Minorities Are “Beyond Broke” as Racial Wealth Gap Persists and Threatens US Economic Security
New analysis of 2011 Census data reveals an acute racial and ethnic wealth gap that is causing a group of leading experts to call for important policy and regulatory …
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William Rivers Pitt | Cliven Bundy: Clown Car or Trojan Horse?
Mr. Bundy was a Trojan Horse filled with Koch Industries drilling equipment - until he blew it.
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Brown’s Bittersweet Legacy
Public schools are more segregated today than they've been since 1968.