May 27th, 2010
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More often than not, the media tells us that youth gun related deaths are a big city problem. The truth is, young people in rural areas are just as likely to die by the gun ...
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May 20th, 2010
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The U.S. Supreme Court, which has in recent years been overwhelming conservative in its decisions, showed signs of humanity when it ruled that juvenile offenders under 17 could no longer be sentenced to life without ...
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May 6th, 2010
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On Monday May 3, New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin was succeeded by Mitch Landrieu. New Orleans’ mayors are, by city law, only allowed to serve two terms and Nagin has done that; much of his ...
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April 16th, 2010
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The President and Congress successfully overhauled the healthcare system in a major way, making it possible for nearly four million Americans to get needed healthcare insurance. Despite this great – and historical – news, more ...
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April 12th, 2010
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Much has been made about the debate between two of our most respected black leaders: Tavis Smiley and the Rev. Al Sharpton. The two men, both activists in their own way, disagree on whether or ...
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