By Ray Long and Monique Garcia Article Reprint The Illinois House, with no debate, voted 77-31 today to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s changes to a compromise plan to regulate the concealed carrying of firearms in
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Mos Def, a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, Submits to Gitmo-Style Force-Feeding
By Noah Rayman Article Reprint Yasiin Bey, better known by his previous stage name Mos Def, can’t handle a Gitmo force-feeding, but he’s willing to give it a try. The rapper and actor agreed to
Read moreTop Cop ‘Disappointed’ with Continuing Violence, But Says Rahm Has His Back
By Ted Cox and Erica Demarest Article Reprint Chicago’s top cop, “disappointed” with the long, violent stretch of days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, said Mayor Rahm Emanuel still has his back. “I’m absolutely
Read moreConscious Black Folks And Mainstream Media Just Don’t Mix!
By Lance Scurvin Article Reprint As a relatively conscious Black man, I oftentimes become insulted at what I observe being put out here specifically aimed at the Black audience by the so called mainstream media
Read moreForce-feeding — Guantanamo’s shame
As President Obama has said, force-feeding detainees held without charge for more than a decade is unacceptable. By Alka Pradhan, Kent Eiler and Katherine Hawkins Article Reprint At least 106 of the 166 prisoners at
Read moreRihanna Smokes It Up In Amsterdam + 19 Other Places (In The US) Where Marijuana Is Legal!
By:Shamika Sanders Article Reprint This weekend, instead of the tradition summertime BBQ, Rihanna opted for an exclusive vacation in Amsterdam–the marijuana capitol for stoners and ganga lovers alike! Ri Ri called for weed to be
Read moreNot all suburban libraries are created equal
Libraries find innovative ways to serve patrons, some with far fewer resources than others By: Adriana Cardona Article Reprint The American Library Association just wrapped up its annual conference in Chicago this week. High on
Read moreObama in Africa: ‘The Planet Will Boil Over’ If Everybody Has a Car, Air Conditioning and a Big House
Jason Howerton Article Reprint Speaking at a town hall event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, President Barack Obama claimed that “the planet will boil over” if everyone has access to air conditioning, automobiles and
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