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Open Letter To The President Regarding The Economy

Mr. President- Mr. President, with all due respect, your record of economic stewardship has been a nightmare and no amount of spin can change or erase this unfortunate fact. Whether this reality is caused by your misunderstanding of basic economic…

Derryck GreenSeptember 6, 2013

Culture Politics

Misguided Opponents of Stop-And-Frisk

This past week, the television screens have been flooded with people arguing for the end of New York’s proactive policing strategy called stop-and-frisk. New York City councilman Jumaane Williams, actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin; Ben Jealous,…

Derryck GreenAugust 22, 2013

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For The Congressional Black Caucus, Race Trumps Economic Prosperity

This week, The Hill reported that for many black Americans, racial identification and empathy with the first black president trumps economic concerns. This unfortunate bit of news- though a shock to absolutely no one- remains troubling, nonetheless. This “empathetic” response…

Derryck GreenJuly 23, 2013

Culture Politics

Ben Jealous’ Transgendering Defense Against Voter ID

As if on comedic cue, Ben Jealous of the continually-irrelevant NAACP proves once again why the NAACP is on life support. I noted that last month the NAACP- with the help of the ACLU, sued Arizona in federal court to have…

Derryck GreenJune 23, 2013

Culture Politics

Immigration, Capitulation and the Death of the GOP

The Republicans in Congress are eagerly intent in participating in their own demise. Since November, when the Republicans lost an election that was theirs for the taking, the so-called Grand Old Party has been listening to- and taking advice from-…

Derryck GreenJune 17, 2013

Culture Politics

NAACP’s Pursuit of More Race-Based Abortions

Last month in Arizona, the Maricopa chapter of the NAACP- in tandem with the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) and represented by the ACLU- filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona to rescind a state law that…

Derryck GreenJune 11, 2013

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Eric Holder Should Resign, But Won’t

The calls for Eric Holder’s resignation are not only increasing, they’re growing louder- and for good reason. Holder has been an extremely divisive individual since his 2009 “nation of cowards” speech at a Justice Department event marking Black History Month.…

Derryck GreenJune 7, 2013

Culture Politics

The Unethical Actions Of The IRS And Why We Shouldn’t Be Surprised

This entire embarrassing episode of the IRS' political intimidation and manipulation through false audits and stalling the certification of applications for the creation of non-profits, demonstrates the sad reality that political activism that's grounded in extreme devotion (religious?) or allegiance to…

Derryck GreenMay 24, 2013

Culture Politics

Chicago Closes Schools But Funds Stadium

Yesterday Chicago’s School Board decided to close 50 public schools due to “declining enrollment” as well as failing to meet a certain level of academic success. The closures were also enacted to close the city’s $1 billion dollar deficit. This…

Derryck GreenMay 23, 2013

Culture Politics

Congressional Black Embarrassment

Once again, members of the Congressional Black Caucus has found a way to embarrass itself and their constituents. During the Oversight Committee hearing regarding the "whistle blower" testimony on Benghazi, Elijah Cummings (D- Maryland) - the committee's ranking member, no less- in an…

Derryck GreenMay 8, 2013

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