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Wake Up: It's Not Just Akin
The truth about Rep. Todd Akin’s “legitimate rape” remark is that it provides another disturbing glimpse into the viewpoint of too many social conservatives about women’s health and reproductive rights, L.Z. Granderson writes in a piece at CNN. The truth is the “legitimate rape” comment made by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin — as in pregnancy…
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Why Ted Nugent Should Be Arrested
Recently, musician Ted Nugent has made headlines for declaring his political beliefs, some of which include alluding to shooting President Obama if he is re-elected. CNN columnist L.Z. Granderson isn’t taking Nugent’s comments about the president lightly; in fact, he is calling for the musician’s arrest.Nugent’s words were: “If Barack Obama is elected, I’ll either…
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Could Iran Cost Obama the Presidency?
CNN blogger L.Z. Granderson examines the GOP election-year strategy of pressuring President Obama into making a military decision about Iran. He argues that the president is stuck between a rock and a hard place because an intervention of any kind would not sit well with voters come November. I’m sure if President Barack Obama were…
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Does 'Secure the Border' Mean 'Keep America White'?
CNN blogger L.Z. Granderson argues that the real reason for the GOP’s efforts to secure the nation’s borders is that leaders are fearful of the browning of America. By 2040, nonwhite people will be the majority in this country, which scares them. In case you plan to see Wednesday’s GOP debate, allow me to offer…
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Who Says Raising Boys Is Easier?
CNN blogger L.Z. Granderson disputes the precept that boys are easier to raise than girls, citing disquieting statistics that show males’ greater likelihood of dropping out of high school and being incarcerated. Did you know boys are more likely to drop out of high school than girls? Or that there are more female college students…
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Newt Gingrich Is Wrong About the Poor
CNN contributor L.Z. Granderson condemns GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his ilk for attacking the poor, saying they know nothing about the work ethics of poor people. He retells his own personal story of growing up in poverty to illustrate how poor people oftentimes work harder than most. … Newt Gingrich and others say…
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2 Words Men Should Never Say to Women
CNN contributor L.Z. Granderson spins a hilarious yarn about why men should avoid discussing fat and weaves with women in order to avoid confrontations and hurt feelings. I don’t know if it’s sexism or wisdom or just plain fear, but men have been socialized to avoid saying two words in the presence of women. The…
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Who Does God Want in the White House?
CNN contributor L.Z. Granderson questions statements made by four GOP presidential hopefuls, who say that God led them to run for office. Granderson compares the candidates to evangelical preachers, who in this instance hope that invoking God’s name will help them win votes. … [Herman] Cain was a guest on the Christian Broadcasting Network recently…
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Uninformed Voters Enable Broken Government
CNN contributor L.Z. Granderson marvels at inferior elected officials and urges voters to make more informed choices if they want better governance. Whenever I visit Washington, I can’t help but think this is the town that elected a crackhead as its mayor. I know, I know it’s not PC to say, but just because it’s…
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