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by Lynette Holloway onJuly 17, 2011
Alice Walker says she felt her life was in danger.
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by Greg Beals onMay 31, 2010
A deadly confrontation with a pro-Palestinian aid flotilla undermines Israel's vaunted image of military and diplomatic competence - again.
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The incident has sparked international outrage and condemnation.
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June 12, 2009
Since blaming Black people wasn't really an option, the reverend went with the next best thing...
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by David Swerdlick onJanuary 15, 2009
In his economic recovery plan, Obama called on Congress to 'act without delay' and warned of dire consequences 'if we don’t take dramatic action as soon as possible.' This same sense of urgency must be applied to foreign policy. And the situation in Gaza demands immediate attention.
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by Sundaa Bridgett Jones onJanuary 14, 2009
Jan. 20 cannot come soon enough with respect to the Middle East crisis. Hillary Clinton may be taking over the State Department, but new signals of respect and active engagement must come, quickly, from President Obama.
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by Alice Walker onJanuary 13, 2009
What are we to do with the assault of mothers, fathers and children of Gaza? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker opens up about her sister's death and grief for her other sisters in the Middle East.
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