Rights Of Rape Victim Denied

A victim of rape was denied the legal abortion pill in Arizona.
“I was so shocked,” said the 20-year-old woman, who, as a victim of sexual assault, is not being named by the Star. “I just did not understand how they could legally refuse to do this.”
“This (sex) was with someone I did not even [...]

Dreadful Milestone: 2000 U.S. War Dead

The Senate marked this moment on Tuesday with a moment of silence. Bush stated that “the best way to honor our the sacrifice of our fallen troops is to complete the mission.” That way, as we send more troops, we can honor their deaths by sending even more troops. The glory of circular logic.
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An Interview With Condoleezza Rice: Condi Takes On Kanye

“Why do you think it is that so many African-American people agreed with Kanye West when he said that President Bush “doesn’t care about black people”? Why did that resonate with so many people?”
“I think because nobody challenged the assumptions. I would have loved to have had a chance to ask people like [...]

That State Of . . . Gerrymandering

Who should the ones in charge of gerrymandering our voting districts? Currently, politicians do. However, we all know that they do so to ensure that they are re-elected for the next term or ensure that their party remains in power in that area. This is almost like letting school kids write their own tests.
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Quote of the Day: Rosa Parks

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done does away with fear.”
Click here for the story behind the bus, and never forget that no matter what the media says, African Americans are the conscience of this nation.