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Saints, sinners and the NFL
February 8, 2010As most Americans were racing down to the bottom of their Guacamole dip and watching the largest sporting event of the year, another Super-Bowl-related race to the bottom went unnoticed.
Read moreOne family’s “American Violet” experience
February 8, 2010When I saw "American Violet" recently, it really hit close to home. I kept flashing back to my family's own encounters with the law.
Read moreAmericans get fired for nothing
February 4, 2010Book Review: "Can They Do That? Retaking Our Fundamental Rights in the Workplace"
Read moreFood for thought from someone who had an empty plate
February 3, 2010In 2005, I found myself homeless for three days. My single parent couldn't afford the rent, and we had 30 days notice to get out. Things went from bad to worse.
Read moreMLK was a working-class hero
February 3, 2010"I AM A MAN," the signs proclaimed in large, bold letters. They were held high, proudly and defiantly, by African-American men marching through the streets of Memphis.
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