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America’s Battle For 2024: Democracy v. Fascism

   The 2024 presidential election is destined to be the most challenging election since the Goa v. G. W. Bush election of 2000. However, this challenge isn’t about hanging chads or endless recount. Rather, it’s more about America’s voters having to vote for a democratic pro- democracy candidate or a Republican fascist candidate. In other words, America’s facing a democratic renaissance or a perilous fate because of rising fascism. […]

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Why Does Most of America Ignore Violence Prevention?

     For 12 years during months of October, Black Women for Positive Change has sponsored annual days, weeks and months of Non-Violence, Families, Voters Rights and Opportunities. It is our belief that with the epidemic of violence gripping the nation, America should be anxious for new approaches that can promote violence prevention, anger management, conflict resolution and de-escalation of violence. […]

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COP28–Doing Less While Pretending to Do More

     International conferences almost always fall well short of meeting ambitious reform goals be-cause the large number and variety of participants ensure hard bargaining over policy ideas and details. The annual COP28 meetings in Dubai, UAE, are no different, but their chances of breaking new ground for dealing with climate change are further reduced by the conference’s leadership. […]

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Gun Violence is a Reflection of Us All

     This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about gun violence victims like Ranshad Jefferson, whose story mirrors countless others nationwide. Lives are being cut short, and our nation grapples with the alarming rise of gun violence. The harsh reality we face is that gun violence is tearing at the fabric of our society, hindering the growth we so desperately need. […]

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Should America Support One Big Lie or A Series of Small Ones?

     The amazing thing about this campaign is that Trump is using a “Big Lie” that the election was stolen from him. Even though this is a baseless claim, a large percentage of Republicans support Trump, because they think the election was corrupt. As Trump clams, he is a victim, and he thinks he is correct in wanting revenge on everyone that stole the election from him. […]