EDITORIAL
Fight GOP attack on voting rightsCivil libertarians are concerned about the growing number of voter ID programs being established across the nation. Now legislation is pending in 32 states to enact new voter ID laws or amend existing legislation. The objection to this development is that the ID regulations will be so inconvenient that many voters will be discouraged from complying to exercise their sovereign right. More » |
OPINION
Can the GOP Pry Some Blacks Voters Away From President Obama?A black Republican advocacy group wasted no time in hitting the airwaves moments after GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney addressed the NAACP convention. The group touted Romney's alleged triumph in getting more than a few of the hostile crowd to cheer him at times. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Educating SobrietyWith the beginning of the school year, we will again hear complaints about the expensiveness of textbooks and school supplies. Those complaints will be even more this year as many are suffering from the consequences of the ongoing economic crisis. More » |
MEMA tips for dealing with the extreme heatMany communities have set up cooling centers to assist those seeking relief from the oppressive heat. Locations and hours of operations are available by calling 2-1-1. More » |
