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Black power can only do so much to solve our racial problems

June 16, 2015 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Activism, Congress, Courts, Economy, Ferguson, Good government, Human Rights, Justice, Police Leave a comment

One of the interesting differences between the discord following the deaths of unarmed black men in Ferguson, MO and Baltimore is to what extent

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President Obama should apologize for using the T-word

May 1, 2015 Arthur Lieber Cities, Civil liberties, Crime/Violence, Language/Words, Obama, Police, Youth issues Leave a comment

President Obama has repeatedly exhibited key characteristics of a strong leader. He is decisive when necessary; reflective when appropriate, and clear in his vision

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Virtual Supermarket helps “food-desert” neighborhoods

March 26, 2010 Gloria Shur Bilchik Good government, Government, Ideas Leave a comment

Food desert neighborhoods are a real problem in America. Here’s a solution and another item for the good government file, from The Baltimore Sun:

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