For much of President Barack Obama’s tenure in the White House, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have provided a well-defined framework for his foreign policy philosophy. He ran for the White House pledging to
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Somalia’s new war order
A look at foreign involvement in Somalia’s counterterrorism units. Gone is “Black Hawk Down” era, when western forces steered clear of war-torn nation. By: Michelle Shephard Article Reprint MOGADISHU, SOMALIA—Tall, lanky, wearing aviator shades, a
Read moreAmericans’ Fourth Amendment In Jeopardy, Cops Can Enter Home Without Warrant
by April Taylor Article Reprint The Supreme Court has chosen to expand police authority when it comes to searches, according to a report by The Free Thought Project. The court ruled 6-3 to allow law
Read moreReport: Yasiin Bey Barred From Re-Entering the U.S.
Immigration issues force Brooklyn-born MC to cancel U.S. tour. By Latifah Muhammad Article Reprint Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) has canceled his upcoming U.S. tour over immigration issues barring him from coming back to the 50
Read moreTN City Creates Ordinance Banning Sagging Pants to Protect the Health of Its Residents
by Dr. Sinclair Grey III Article Reprint No rational person walking down the street or shopping at the local mall wants to see someone walking in front of them with their pants hanging so low
Read moreObama Ticket Prices and the Invisible Ruling Class
Frederick Harris’ very useful book on the “high price” – to Black folks – of the nation’s First Black President has been reissued in paperback. However, Harris gives Obama too much credit as a president
Read moreQuestioning the #BringBackOurGirls Campaign
The #BringBackOurGirls campaign has become the loudest voice for U.S. imperialism and military domination of Africa. It’s only message is that the U.S. “do something” – as if America is not already responsible for the
Read moreThe NATO Problem: Ukraine Edition
How Ukrainians view the quagmire of becoming warfare’s most successful alliance. By Paul D. Shinkman Article Reprint When the Berlin Wall fell, Russia emerged as the only loser. Its former Soviet allies became
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