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15 Frederick Douglass Quotes Worth Reading 0
- Culture
- September 28, 2016
1. “Right is of no sex, Truth is of no color, God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren.” – Douglass’ motto in weekly publication The North Star. 2. “Slaves sing most when they are most unhappy. The songs of the slave represent the sorrows of his heart; and he is
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Why Even Racists Need the Freedom to Speak 0
- Philosophy
- September 28, 2016
Until recently, American political culture settled into a comfortable middle ground on matters of race. People knew what to say and how to say it, more or less. It was all very polite. Everyone obeyed the rules. This way you could stay out of trouble and avoid one of the most devastating accusations that could
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We’re Being Trained NOT To See 1
- Culture
- September 28, 2016
I was reflecting today on the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. According to Buddhist myth, Siddhartha was born under a prophecy that he would either become a great military ruler or a supremely enlightened holy man. His father wanted the former, so he raised Siddhartha in a bubble of sorts, filling his
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LAPD Union: Officers Being Instructed to ‘Run Away’ From Threats 0
- September 28, 2016
The Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), the labor union representing officers up to the rank of lieutenant, says a recent finding by the city’s police commission instructs officers to flee violent confrontations. Run away. If a police officer is confronted by a suspect with a weapon, those entrusted to
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These 10 States Do the Worst Job Preparing Kids for College 0
- Education
- September 28, 2016
Have you ever poured hours into studying for an exam, been told you were ready, and then discovered that despite your hard work, you couldn’t pass the test? Unfortunately, that’s what many of the nation’s high school graduates are experiencing. They’ve worked hard in school, walked across the platform to receive their diploma, and gone
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Dead Voters Found in Colorado Days After NYT Called Election Fraud a ‘Myth’0
- September 28, 2016
Some good, old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting by a couple of reporters found this shocker: Corpses are casting ballots in Colorado. Via CBS4: A CBS4 investigation has found multiple cases of dead men and women voting in Colorado months and in some cases years after their deaths, a revelation that calls into question safeguards designed to prevent
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