Mathis' Mind

GUN DEATHS ARE EVERYONE’S PROBLEM

May 27th, 2010 No Comments
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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SUPREME COURT PAROLES JUVENILES

May 20th, 2010 No Comments
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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CONTINUE REBUILDING NEW ORLEANS

May 6th, 2010 No Comments
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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REGULATE HEALTH PREMIUMS

April 16th, 2010 No Comments
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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OBAMA’S URBAN AGENDA

April 12th, 2010 No Comments
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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