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Republicans are getting tripped up

Published on March 25, 2008

Ulan writes:

Consensus on Counting the Innocent: We Can’t
As if to make my point.

“What the debate demonstrates is that we know almost nothing about the number of innocent people in prison.”

If Republicans are serious about law and order, should they not be at the forefront of making sure the laws are followed and applied equally? Fiz says Obama is “race-baiting” but fails to note that a disproportionate number of folks in prison are people of color. Republicans seem to be OK with that.

I am not OK with it. I believe we should be getting folks to NOT go to jail. That may involve teaching them in better schools. It may involve getting them jobs that pay enough to
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Obama Speaks

Published on March 20, 2008


John Stewart on Race


A More Perfect Union


Super Tuesday

South Carolina


New Hampshire


Yes We Can Video


Iowa


Obama at yearly Kos


Democratic Convention 2004


Our Next President - Barack Obama!

Published on March 18, 2008

His finest work yet! Bravo Obama, Bravo!!!

I am here because of Ashley!


What’s Wrong With Our Popular States?

Published on March 13, 2008

“…people living in more diverse areas evince less trust for others — no matter what their race. Maybe it shouldn’t surprise us that while white Democrats in rural states are apparently willing to accept the notion of a racially transcendent candidate, those living in the shadow of postindustrial atrophy seem to have a harder time detaching from enduring stereotypes, and they may be less optimistic that the country as a whole would actually elect a black candidate.”

Excellent article! Wow!

I would add that Clinton’s message of fear and code words for the scary “other” taking control resonates with those whose lives have been shaped by fear. When you are rural, even if you are poor and uneducated, you are
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International Women’s Day

Published on March 8, 2008

Catalina Claro - It Doesn’t Feel Good

It doesn’t feel good
It doesn’t hurt
I can’t explain it
Without words

You’re like a sunrise
You’re like a sun
You’re like the young bird
That hasn’t sung

I can’t look at you
You’re so beautiful
I can’t look at you
You’re so beautiful…


Can you imagine? Yes, I can!

Published on February 17, 2008

Could you imagine him accepting the nomination and standing there and bringing up his family members, Kenyans and white Americans, and saying I am America, this is America? It really seems like a perfect storm here.

Yes… Yes, I can! =)


Reading List for February 13

Published on February 13, 2008

Marcus Garvey
Malcolm X
Steve Biko

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Zora Neale Hurston
Richard Wright
  Native Son
  Black Boy

These two books changed my life. I am thankful for Wright’s words…

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Sue Coe created an amazing graphic novel called How to Commit Suicide in South Africa. When it came out, I just could not get enough of it. A seminal work. Highly recommended!


A Dream Deferred

Published on February 12, 2008

Feb 12 Victory Speech

Friggin’ fantastic! Our dreams will not be deferred. Langston Hughes must be proud indeed =)

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A Dream Deferred - by Langston Hughes

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore–
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over–
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?


Vote Hope

Published on February 11, 2008

Vote Hope

Standing on the verge of gettin’ it on, gettin’ it on.

Barack Obama for President!


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