Opinion

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/ July 8, 2009
As the first “African American” president prepares to visit Ghana, I’m struck by the irony of his scheduled visit to
/ July 8, 2009
As President Obama prepares to visit Ghana on July 10 and 11th, I am reminded of the first time I
/ July 8, 2009
One of my favorite magazines is “The Economist.” A recent issue of the magazine had an intriguing article about American
/ July 8, 2009
Marlon Jackson, left, speaks as Janet Jackson listens (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool) Everyone, including myself, was anticipating that Michael Jackson’s
/ July 7, 2009
A city steeped in history turns to technology to report neighborhood nuisances. Boston becomes the first city in the country…
/ July 7, 2009
”The Michael Jackson cacophony is fascinating in that it is not about Jackson at all. I hope he has the
/ July 7, 2009
Police remove a body from the apartment where Steve McNair was shot on Saturday (AP Photo/Ed Rode) Say whatever you
/ July 7, 2009
Many people have been surprised by President Obama’s willingness to include immigration policy in his first year’s agenda. The White
/ July 7, 2009
Mara Schiavocampo and Anthony Galloway are on the ground in Ghana getting local stories and talking to Ghanains about the…
/ July 6, 2009
Four years after Hurricane Katrina, recovery for New Orleans and many places in the Gulf Coast has not happened for
/ July 6, 2009
It’s summer, and now is the time when Americans want to catch up on their favorite authors on the beach.
/ July 6, 2009