By George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist Many ardent conservatives are critical of the Affordable Care Act or what they derisively call “Obamacare.” But what are they proposing that proves that they care about uninsured Americans? The Tampa Bay Times’ “Pundit Fact” team discovered some interesting findings when they approached that question indirectly. Specifically, the newspaper […]
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Nuclear option launched against intransigent Republicans
By George E. Curry After repeated Republican obstruction, Senate Democrats boldly stood up to Republicans by pulling the trigger on the nuclear option, a parliamentary maneuver that means most executive branch nominees now can be approved by a simple majority rather than the 60-vote supermajority in effect throughout President Obama’s term.Although Democrats hold a 55-45 […]
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Walmart workers shouldn’t have to donate food to coworkers
By Julianne Malveaux For the past year, an organization called OUR Walmart, has protested, raised questions and asked their employer, one of the nation’s largest companies, to treat them fairly. They have asked for better wages, more full-time hours, and for the opportunity to earn benefits.Walmart has responded with well-timed publicity moves. They will allow […]
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Parks’ Place/John Quinlan: In remembrance of Dr. Gene Farley
By John Quinlan The words comprising the obituary of an amazing life were suitably elegant in their simplicity: “Eugene Farley M.D., M.P.H. died at age 86 on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. He leaves behind not only a devoted family but a whole community that has been inspired by him in his indefatigable work to make […]
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Parks Place
By David Hart As is the case with perhaps all presidents, President Barack Obama can point to a number of times when he has been measured and thoughtful in his tenure. No matter what we think about the president politically or personally, I think we can all agree that he has had moments where he […]
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Parks’ Place/Representative Melissa Sargent
By Melissa Sargent Now is the time to pass immigration reform America has a broken immigration system. Both Democrats and Republicans agree on this fact. For too long this issue has been left unaddressed while millions of immigrants face uncertain futures.According to a recent poll, 80% of Americans today support immigration reform that includes a […]
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Poor whites are blaming the wrong people
By Bill Fletcher, Jr I read a very sad article in the Washington Post on October 29. It concerned the base of the Tea Party movement, and specifically focused on some economically distressed Whites living in Georgia. They, like many other residents of Tea Party-controlled Congressional districts, are suffering under the weight of an economy […]
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The myth of a federal government out of control
By George E. Curry The Republican push to reduce the federal deficit solely through spending cuts is based on mythology rather than fact. That was clearly demonstrated by a series of reports issued recently by the non-partisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).In a report issued Oct. 28, CBPP stated, “As a new budget […]
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A reflection on my half century of purpose for my 50th birthday
By Dr. Alex Gee I had originally thought I’d take a break from writing this week in observance of my 50th birthday. I think this occasion is even more of a reason to write.I recently had a conversation with a buddy my age about our fading youth. He asked, “What wouldn’t you give to be […]
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Racism costs the U.S. billions every year
WASHINGTON (NNPA) — Closing the income gap between Whites and minorities, would boost earnings by 12 percent, an economic windfall of $1 trillion, for a nation burdened by debt and an anemic job market, according to a recent study by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Altarum Institute.The study titled, “The Business Case for Racial […]