By: Devona Walker theloop21.com Young urban violence is not something many want to talk about. Black folks have grown tired of having our communities pigeonholed as violent. And in America at large, violent crime continues to decline. So, … [Read more...]
WHY sex scandals matter in the US of A: Blog “atlanticfreepress” asks the real question
Here is a link to an intriguing post: http://www.atlanticfreepress.c... Personally, I don't mind the sex as much as the whining and lying - I would prefer a guy or gal who did the randy to just say "yeah, so what" and then get on with … [Read more...]
What John Edwards said in Cambridge Mass today about his delegates, super delegates & more
First, you can hear the speech yourself and see if my comments are accurate. Go to: http://www.necn.com/Boston/Pol... Edwards stated that HIS delegates are free to vote their conscience, and he will NOT be telling them what to do - … [Read more...]
90,000 infants abused or neglected – or 90,000 poor parents demonized?
Increasing the number of children removed and placed in foster care does not protect children nor does this improve outcomes for children or reduce abuse and neglect. Failure to strengthen families and confusing poverty with neglect … [Read more...]
What John Edwards said, before picking up a hammer to help build a house in New Orleans today
You do not have to take my word for what John Edwards said. Go to: http://www.johnedwards.com/wat... I plan to write and thank him for his service. But, as to this primary election, sign me: Undecided. … [Read more...]
Guerrilla vlogger: Edwards in Portsmouth
Video: John Edwards in Portsmouth: Intro (5:22) Elias is a Korean War veteran and he's an active advocate for vet issues. He introduces Elizabeth in this clip and tells us why he's supporting Edwards for President. This clip also contains … [Read more...]
Why should Guatemalans have to give us their babies to save them from starving?
But then, the focus of child welfare law in these United States, post "The Adoption and Safe Families Act" [also called "ASFA"] is to speed up permanency, by which the law means terminating parental rights and moving children to "better" … [Read more...]
Guerrilla vlogger: Edwards Town Hall in NH Part 2
In the final clip presented in Part 1 of this vlog, Edwards sums up the need for activism and engagement on the part of voters this time around. It's a change election and though the "I can't change this country by myself" meme is basic … [Read more...]
Guerrilla Vlogger: Edwards Town Hall in Dover
Video: Edwards in Dover: "It's a change election." (5:17) Bill McCann former NH State Rep from Dover introduces Edwards with some very brief remarks. He has endorsed Edwards in the primary and discusses how Edwards at the top of the ticket … [Read more...]
Dear Massachusetts: I think one of your welfare policies is swell.
One program through which this has been realized is Choices, which allows people receiving welfare opportunities to build economic security for their families. Through Choices, people receiving welfare and low-income workers are assessed on … [Read more...]