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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 29, 2008 12:15 PM
On Friday, John McCain and Barack Obama squared off in their first debate. Here are a few quick thoughts: • Although I wasn’t surprised, I was nonetheless disappointed that no one acknowledged James Meredith, the first African American to attend University...
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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 19, 2008 12:40 PM
According to a Pew Research Center report, the Republican Party is rapidly gaining popularity among American voters. Among Independent voters, Republicans hold a 50-49 advantage in favorability ranking. In August, the Democrats were up by 18 points. Also,...
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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 17, 2008 01:10 PM
I've decided to take a 24-hour break from political blogging in order to send a loving shout out to my friends in New York... Dear Mets Fans, First, let me say that I’m writing this letter out of genuine concern and humility. (Yes, I know that humble...
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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 10, 2008 05:11 PM
On Tuesday, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, one of the most powerful Muslim leaders in the modern world, died at the age of 74. Given the current obsession with the presidential election, as well as the strong anti-Islamic sentiment of the current political...
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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 8, 2008 09:40 AM
Like most people, I scoffed when John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his running mate. Although I understood the logic of choosing a woman with executive experience to occupy the bottom half of the ticket, the choice of Palin seemed too transparent to...
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Marc Lamont Hill
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Sep 1, 2008 11:39 AM
Today, many Americans are observing Labor Day, a federal holiday. Despite its title, however, most Americans spend the day watching television, barbequeing, and complying with fashion ultimatums rather than thinking about the plight of workers. Although...
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