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Debate on America's Energy Future Splits Obama and Artur Davis
An incredibly important bill on climate change is being debated on the floor of the House today. The American Clean Energy and Security Act, whose lead sponsors are Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) will cut carbon emissions by 17 percent below 1990 levels, promote investments in renewable energy sources, and implement the…
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Long Before 'Thriller,' Jackson Shattered Racial Barriers
In 1972, when the movie “Ben” premiered and sent that falsetto voice of little Michael Jackson soaring across movie screens, the joy inside black America was palpable. It wasn’t just that the song raced to No. 1 on the charts, it was that it flowed from the magic of film. And black America, long kept…
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The Album That Saved Pop Music
Is it possible that Michael Jackson’s Thriller is underrated? No, don’t consult your dictionary, I mean underrated in the way you think I mean underrated. Yes, it’s an album that sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, the best-selling recording ever. And for that very, very good reason, it’s well known as a business and…
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Michael Jackson: Black Or White?
Of course, the #1 jam off of Michael Jackson’s 1991 album, “Dangerous,” suggests that it “doesn’t matter if you’re black or white.” But among the most heated controversies surrounding the recently passed musician was his public struggle with his appearance, his racial identity and his skin color. Jackson was diagnosed with vitiligo, a pigment-erasing skin…
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Detroit City Council Woman Pleads Guilty on Bribery Charges
From the Detroit Free Press: “Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers pleaded guilty this morning to conspiring to commit bribery and is free on personal bond. U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn said, “The defendant now stands convicted.” The one count of conspiring to commit bribery is punishable for up to five years in…
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Ahmadinejad Calls Obama George W. Bush v. 2.0
From CNN: Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday called the U.S. president inexperienced, compared him unfavorably to President George W. Bush and suggested he apologize for “interfering in Iran’s affairs.” “Do you think that this kind of behavior is going to solve any of your problems? It will only make people think you are someone…
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On Michael Jackson
As many of us wrap our heads around the life and death of Michael Jackson, I investigated what books might offer additional insight, because I’m kind of at a loss. I know I feel sad, but my emotions don’t help much to sift through the hype, allegations, talent, grandeur and problems stemming from the King…
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The Supreme Court vs. The Older American Worker
As if older Americans didn’t have enough to worry about with their investments tanking, their future social security checks in limbo, and fears over their health care the Supreme Court has decided to heighten their stress levels even more. Yesterday, in a 5-4 decision the court ruled employees bringing federal age-discrimination claims bear the burden…
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Michael Jackson: Genius or Pariah?
I woke up this morning feeling honest. I’m shocked by Michael Jackson’s death, yes. I’m numb and sad and anxious. However, here’s the deeper truth: Michael Jackson had not been part of my daily consciousness in years. I removed him. I removed his so-called ugly from my so-called clean mind. The removal started when MJ…
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MTV's Jackie Robinson
An excerpt from Touré’s piece on the Daily Beast: “I can’t help but think about Thriller’s massive socio-cultural impact. Rev. Al Sharpton referred to Michael as a pre-Obama Obama-esque figure in that he’s a black man who knows how to make millions of blacks and whites fall in love with him. He’s an integrationist, a…