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Nelson Mandela

     Nelson Mandela, the iconic figure whose name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid and the pursuit of justice, continues to inspire people around the world. His remarkable life and legacy are well-documented, but there are some lesser-known aspects of his journey that offer a more nuanced understanding of the man behind the legend. […]

Opinions

Beware Of  Validity Of Polling Data

    History shows that polling began by George Gallup in the 1930’s. Since then, it  has become a mainstay of the social and political fabric of America. Wikipedia defines polling as a human research survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Consequently, one could conclude that the validity of the poll is dependent upon  who’s included in the sample as well as the size of it. […]

Opinions

Modern Day Apartheid

     Amnesty International considers that modern-day apartheid occurs when one group of people seizes land and property, kills innocent people at will, forces transfers, enacts drastic movement restrictions, and denies nationality and citizenship to residents who are unliked. […]

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Calls for an Immediate Cease-Fire

     The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has already reached nightmarish proportions with shortages of food, clean drinking water, medical supplies and fuel needed for hospitals to operate reaching dangerously low levels. Children are suffering and dying! Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that this will be a protracted struggle; hopefully, he will be proven wrong. The sooner this war is ended, the better for all concerned. This includes Israelis. […]