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Details: Written by Joe Baessler of the Afscme; Published: 23 January 2008

A recent Portland City Club report that calls for overhauling Oregon's initiative and…

Details: Written by Harry C. Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; Published: 23 January 2008

I learned a very important lesson in 1971, which seems to be so relevant today. I was 23 and, along…

about-people-of-color,

Details: Written by Phill Wilson, NNPA Columnist; Published: 23 January 2008

One of my favorite Broadway musicals is Ragtime, the story of a Black man who, after being…

Details: Written by Jasmyne Cannick, Critic and Commentator; Published: 16 January 2008

Kelly showed off his considerable vocal power as he crooned "It Seems Like You're…

about-poverty

Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman, Child Watch; Published: 16 January 2008

At the national summit on the Cradle to Prison Pipeline® Crisis convened by the…

about-Justice-Department

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 January 2008

Rep. John Conyers, Jr., D-Mich.

The potential obstruction of justice alleged in the controversy over the CIA's detainee…

about-election

Details: Written by George E. Curry, Keynote Speaker; Published: 16 January 2008

After Hillary Clinton fell off of her white horse with a third-place finish in Iowa and by barely…

Details: Written by A. Peter Bailey, Former Editor of Blacklash; Published: 16 January 2008

After winning in Iowa, Barack Obama was quoted as saying "If there's any…

Details: Written by Jason Mercier - Center for Government Reform; Published: 09 January 2008

To provide a check on the legislature, the state constitution grants the people the power to veto…

Details: Written by The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbowpush Caolition; Published: 09 January 2008

A new year beckons. A fresh start. A new direction. After the calamities of the past months –…

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