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The death of Gerald LeVert shocks the world
By Marc E. Warren
"All of us at Atlantic are shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely death."
'60 Minutes' correspondent Ed Bradley dead at 65
By Frazier Moore
Bradley "was tough in an interview, he was insistent on getting an interview"
Michigan kills affirmative action
By James Wright
"It is critical that all citizens understand the role affirmative action plays in the creation of a diverse education and business workforce."
Dick says "Wake Up"
By Tiffany Ginyard
"Money is not power, education is not power...information is power"
Responses to Rumsfeld's resignation
By Sean Yoes
including comments from active duty soldiers
Black vote crushes Republicans
By Dorothy Rowley
"President Bush was an albatross around the necks of both Ehrlich and Steele."
Emancipation of former slaves celebrated in Maryland
By Michael Zimmerman
"I think it is good for people to know their heritage, however it is just not for African Americans but the Underground Railroad appeals to all races."

This is Our War
The writing collected here is treasured not only for its historical value, but also for the excellence of the writing. Along with an important historical record, these writers returned from Europe, Africa, the North and the Southwest Pacific with taut, engaging prose that still stands as a literary gem.


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Commentary
Promises. Promises. Promises.
"politicians' promises, like the cheery campaign paraphernalia that after elections is relegated to the trash, often are thrown to the side, broken and forgotten almost as soon as the candidates get into their offices."
 
Government - all checks and no balance
"I trust we have the will to change this government before it's too late. Too many lies have been told, too many lives have been lost, and too much money is missing. I trust our votes will reflect those realities."
Old fashioned marriage part 5: moral standards
Changing opinions though, no matter how heartfelt, are not a valid standard by which to measure the morality of behavior.
Congress must complete work of American people before they adjourn
"Perhaps the biggest insult to working Americans this Congress is the legislators' inability to pass an increase in the minimum wage. It is the utmost of hypocrisy for many members of Congress to be in strong support of an increase in the minimum wage, and even agree that it is long overdue, when it is tied to a tax break for the wealthiest Americans."