“Let Haiti Hear Us” first appeared in the March 11, 2004 edition of the Black Commentator and also aired on KPFA-FM. Now let Haiti hear us, again. From sending contributions to reputable organizations to educating people about the country of Haiti and its formidable history, every constructive effort matters. Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide now resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. From exile, he reached out immediately with a
What's the difference between a street pimp putting a girl, boy or woman on the street to boost his economy and provide a perverse kind of entertainment and bringing a Killer Whale or other wild species into captivity to be pimped for education, entertainment and pleasure? In this case six tons, anger, frustration and living under other than natural conditions for this species.
Yesterday, five of the nine Supreme Court Justices dealt Democracy a death blow. The Court handed down a ruling that allows corporations to spend money to directly influence federal elections. The "out of business" sign just got posted on the windows of Democracy.