It is important for the politicians in Germany to listen to the will of the voters in their states and to balance the acceptance of legitimate refugees who are fleeing war with the safety of their citizens
Articles by DC Authors
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Redefining Words
Historical research continues to show that physical variations in the human species do not have any meaning apart from the social one we humans put on them.
At the Justice For Akai Gurley Press Conference
The Family of all those killed by police are asking the public to come out for the sentencing of NYPD Peter Liang on April 14th at 320 Jay street, Brooklyn.
Wrangle Control From Credit Card Companies And Banks
All of us can take a big step toward a more sane Life Economy by saying “no” to debt. Working toward our financial independence in big and small ways gives us peace and freedom from the credit system and its enormous influence.
Trump Elicits Concern for Women, Democracy and Rights
With Donald Trump’s latest chauvinist and frankly repugnant comments about abortion, I find myself reflecting upon the current state of respect and safety of women within democracies across the globe.
Outsiders Control Republican Contest After Arizona and Utah
In the end, it is a healthy sign that voters in the Republican contest are paying attention to what is happening in their party and seeing how the Republicans in Washington have not kept to their promises
Trump-eting In The “Bad Ole Days”?
When Trump says that he will “make America Great again”, someone should ask: When was the last time that he thinks America actually was “great”? Was it when blacks, latinos, Jews and women all knew their place?
At the Bernie Campaign’s Canvass Kickoff in Brooklyn
At 8th Street off 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn yesterday hundreds of people gathered to show support for their Presidential candidate Bernie (or is it now Birdie Sanders) and take part in massive neighborhood canvassing
Record Democratic Primary Voting Turnout is Healthy Sign
It is important to see that people are taking the democratic process of voicing their beliefs through the ballot box seriously by showing up in such large numbers and caring about their party’s direction.
The Influences Undertaken
When the self-righteousness with which we allow ourselves to be carried along crowns the influences undertaken, let’s remember that “air is no less heavy because we do not detect its weight.”