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Violence On The Mexican Border Misconstrued

Violence On The Mexican Border Misconstrued

Much of the debate in Washington and in border states like Arizona have been framed around a need to stem the violence caused by unlawful immigrants and drug cartels. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) told NJP Wednesday that “the violence has increased since 2007.” The violence has increased since 2007 – on the Mexican side of […]

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California’s First Harvey Milk Day Gives Us Hope

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay city official in the USA, elected by San Francisco citizens as a Supervisor (Councilman) for District 8. On 22 May 2010, California is celebrating the first official state holiday designated as Harvey Milk Day, honoring the first openly gay elected official in the USA.

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Time For Change To Change

The US could save $100 million per year by changing the way we make our smallest coins, even more if we eliminate them. Upgrading our bills could add further savings. Currency reform is the fiscally responsible thing to do, but look out for a bitter fight if it is proposed.

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Arizona Bans Ethnic Studies

Arizona legislators seem intent on solidifying their image as racist xenophobes by imposing a ban on ethnics studies classes in public schools. The institutionalization of xenophobia and racism in Arizona must be addressed by all Americans. Tea Party forces supporting these draconian laws are organized by the Arizona Tea Party and plan to converge on Phoenix June 5 through 12.

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No Real Solution To Stopping Oil Spill In The Gulf Of Mexico

The oil spill that has been slowly taking over the Gulf of Mexico since April 20, has no end in sight. The 100-ton metal box that BP hoped would contain the gushing wellhead 5,000 feet deep in the ocean floor, didn’t do the trick. What’s next?

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