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Socialism isn’t perfect, but it’s damn better than what we have
May 4, 2016If the "playing field" is to be level for African-Americans, those who profited from slavery and racism must make amends. Yes, I mean reparations.
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Prisons and prisoners: Four new films show the punishment never ends
May 3, 2016Prisons are a popular subject for films nowadays, not surprising since more and more people are living behind bars -- 2.4 million in the United States.
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A lesson I learned from Donald Trump
May 3, 2016I understand why protesters blocked access to Donald Trump's rally in Arizona. But I don't agree. History has shown the danger of silencing speech.
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May Day, West Coast style
May 3, 2016Two large May Day marches converged upon downtown Los Angeles; the flow of marchers and supporters continued for miles.
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This month: Celebrate Asian-Pacific American heritage, honor Yung Wing
May 3, 2016Educational pioneer Yung Wing (1828-1912) worked to bridge cultural gaps between the U.S. and China.
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