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By Daniel Rose Former U.S. President James Earl Carter (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) will be widely acknowledged as the American political figure whose career after leaving office was a model for all national leaders. As our 39th President, he was regarded by many (unfairly) as less effective than most. As post-President, he […]
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by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri This is a message for the Gen-Xers, anyone born after 1965 and before the 1990s, a.k.a. Digital Emigrants. We were not born with the internet, rather we were force-fed the Internet of Things: from dial-up AOL, to OKCupid, to Tinder/Bumble/Grindr/Hinge. You and I are unaware and confused test subjects in the
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By Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, American voters expressed their feelings – that they approved even less of aging President Joe Biden and his hand-picked candidate for succession than they disapproved of the alternative. Today, thoughtful and responsible voters – members of both major political parties and of all political persuasions – must ponder
“2026 and 2028 – Until Then?” Read More »
by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri A wise man once told me, “Nothing good lasts forever and nothing bad lasts for very long.” As of the stroke of midnight on November 29th, 2024 what was once an attempt to save our city, culture, friendships and sanity in the depths of our fear of an unknown, unseen threat
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Op-Ed by Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III “…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. The Constitution, a noble piece of paper; With free society; Well, they struggled but they died
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Op-Ed by Rev. Conrad Tillard The American voters have spoken. Black leadership must now develop strategies to put an agenda before the next administration. It is the duty of Black leadership to petition the government on behalf of our people, not to grandstand or play politics. Kamala Harris fought valiantly for three months; I respect
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by Jan Gloor Nearly a week after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the House of Representatives for the Republican Party. This victory grants the Republicans the so-called “trifecta” of powers within the U.S. government, giving President-elect Donald Trump significant freedom to implement his agenda. This conservative government is likely to enact sweeping tariffs,
More Than a Victory for Trump Read More »
An Op-Ed by Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III “…People know that something’s wrong; Everybody oughta know winter…The truth is there ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well nobody knows what to save, Brother, save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in America. The Constitution, a noble piece of paper; With free society; Well, they struggled but they
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An Op-Ed by Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, a troubled American public—largely dismayed about their present ‘income vs. expenses’ and deeply worried about the future—spoke out loudly and clearly. Sixty-eight percent of voters told Gallup and Pew pollsters that they felt the national economy was “not so good” or “poor,” and they expressed a
Most Voted “Against”, Few Voted “For” Read More »
Good credit can help unlock the door to a brighter future. That’s not just a metaphor – your credit score is one of the first pieces of information lenders review before approving you for a mortgage, business loan or other purchase requiring finance. A strong credit history could help position you as a more trustworthy
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