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Senator Edward M. Kennedy was a voice for the voiceless. He was passionate about health care, about children, about education. He understood poverty and often spoke of it. It begs a cliché to say that he will be missed. More importantly, who in the Senate will give voice to the voiceless? 


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There exists a word in the American English language that on its own incites such a reaction that it may as well be taboo. It isn't a curse word nor a derogatory term, but rather a simple four-letter concept that by and large encapsulates the crux of many of our problems as a nation ...


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Speaking recently at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Conference, President Barack Obama reportedly said in regard to the war in Afghanistan: "…. This is not a war of choice, this is a war of necessity ". Wrong! It was a war of choice when former President George Bush launched it in 2001; it remains a war of choice for President Obama ....


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During the campaign of President Obama, I was leery about his fierce intension to pursuit Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan to the point that he would engage in a war against the Taliban. Yet, I felt, like most people, that it was a righteous objective, since it was aimed at atonement for the 3,000 people ruthlessly killed by Al Qaeda operatives at the New York World Trade Center bombing in 2001 ...


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After years of heartbreak and disappointment, Troy Davis is finally getting a chance to have evidence heard in his case after being denied a fair trial since he was arrested almost two decades ago.  
It should never have taken the American justice system this long to act.  ...


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Throughout the month of August, defenders of the healthcare status quo have assailed efforts to reform a system in crisis. They have raised any number of spurious claims ranging from the absurd to the macabre in a desperate attempt to stand between 47 million uninsured Americans and their doctors. But the debate over reforming America's broken healthcare system ...


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But some so-called animal rights hypocrites remain critical of Vick while refusing to challenge state laws that provide licenses to those who hunt deer and other innocent animals. And the "animal rights" groups are not the only cowards.


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I am fascinated by the town hall meetings that are happening around the country and the ire, real or imagined, that is being heaped on members of Congress who are simply attempting to share information with their constituencies about ways our government hopes to help 50 million uninsured Americans get health insurance.


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In 2009, more than ever, Portland needs strong, effective leadership. The current economic downturn shows no sign of letting up - at least as far as jobs are concerned. Oregon has the second highest rate of joblessness in the nation. Poverty is rising, pushing families into crisis and onto the streets. Not to mention the serious long-term challenges of climate change and energy ...

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Picture yourself with a serious health problem and no medical care. This is not difficult to imagine for anyone without health insurance or with substandard coverage. Fortunately, my partner Debra, and I were in excellent health when we departed the U.S. ...


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