Melissa Harris Lacewell

Social Criticism: A Political And Religious Act

Andrew Wilkes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andrew Wilkes

If Christian traditions of progressive social criticism are to gain an audience beyond religious academicians and committed activists, they must intervene in policy debates with explicitly political arguments.

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The F Word: Sexy Primary Victories On Both Sides

Laura Flanders | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laura Flanders

The other day on the show, Melissa Harris-Lacewell suggested media "need to be covering the left as much as we cover, with anxiety, the right." Anxie...

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Cornel West: The Black Conscience or A Brooding Crank?

Pascal Robert | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pascal Robert

Is Cornel West's Obama unhappiness a reflection of the Black Community's sentiments generally, or the indulgences of an academic with the trappings of the Ivy League providing a parlor room for his political musings.

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Why I'm Proud of James Perry and Why He Needs Your Help

Melissa Harris-Lacewell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Melissa Harris-Lacewell

Last week the national media finally turned it's attention to the New Orleans mayoral election. The coverage was predictably disappointing. The city i...

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Martin Luther King, Jr: A True Servant Leader

James Perry | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Perry

New Orleans needs more than a new person in office; it needs a whole new style of leadership, a new direction and a fresh start.

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It's Time to be Honest About Race in New Orleans

James Perry | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Perry

I am the only candidate for mayor whose career has been devoted to fairness, justice, and common ground, not to politics, profit, and personal gain.

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Then There Were 3: Perry on New Orleans Mayoral Race

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

With New Orleans mayoral qualification coming up in just over two months and the primary in four, it's becoming late in the day for a surprise contender.

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Common Ground on Abortion

Aspen Baker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aspen Baker

The desire for the emotional well-being of women doesn't require compromise of human rights or moral values and it doesn't require the sacrifice of dearly held beliefs.

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Olbermann: Limbaugh Operating With "Increasing Desperation" In Sotomayor Coverage

Huffington Post | Peter Drivas | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Olbermann condemned Rush Limbaugh's coverage of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday's "Countdown". Olbermann accused Limbaugh of ...

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