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Constitution guarantees freedom of the press

OSEYE BOYD - November 20, 2018

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of...

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Trump, the Republicans and the neo-confederate objective

BILL FLETCHER Jr. - November 15, 2018

It became very clear to anyone who was watching that in the lead-up to the Nov. 6elections, Trump and his allies focused on two...

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Helping your child navigate the first year of college

EMILY MURPHY - November 8, 2018

College: a new beginning with endless opportunities. New students arrive on campus each year with optimism, hope and a desire to learn and grow,...

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America is at a crossroads: continue divisive path or heal and move forward

LARRY SMITH - November 8, 2018

In his book, “We Were Eight Years in Power,” Ta-Nehisi Coates explores a substantial portion of the electoral history of the United States, especially...

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Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work

OSEYE BOYD - November 8, 2018

Voting was the easy part. Now it’s time for the real work to begin.What’s the real work, you ask. Actually holding elected officials accountable....

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How to stand up for our rights on Tuesday

Robin Winston and Adrianne Shropshire - November 1, 2018

The election on Nov. 6 is one of the most important in our lifetimes. And it is clear that those who do not support...

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Teachers are part of our extended families

Evan Hawkins - November 1, 2018

Outside of our family, my daughter’s second grade teacher is the most important person in her life.This is reconfirmed every time I witness her...

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Yes, race is part of the conversation

PAMELA ROSS - November 1, 2018

For many, the thought of “undoing” institutional racism seems so abstract and monumental that having the audacity to take it on leaves many people...

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Steward Speakers opens with an outstanding panel

LARRY SMITH - November 1, 2018

On Oct. 16, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Steward Speakers event of the 2018-2019 season. For the uninitiated, Steward Speakers is...

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It’s time to learn how to make government work — for us!

OSEYE BOYD - November 1, 2018

Every election without fail it seems there’s always a contingent of folks exclaiming they don’t vote because their vote doesn’t count, doesn’t matter and...

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