By Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr..Op/Ed: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?:
This is probably the most asked question presently in America since the end of the Civil War, but I am wondering: who is asking it more? Due to the historical implications and the political climate throughout the world, the Global spotlight is clearly on the United States. The world wants to see how Barack Obama will navigate the tumultuous course ahead of him.
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Op/Ed: Immigration Matters: The Experts Weigh In on the Election and Beyond:
“When immigration is part of the political debate, as it has been the past few years, it becomes a test by which Latinos gauge how politicians and parties regard us. It’s a civil rights issue as much as a debate about policy to Latinos. Stirring up anti-immigrant rhetoric does not work, but it has energized one group – Latinos,“ added Murguia. “Latinos made their voices heard in this election and played a decisive role, especially in the four states of Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Nevada.”
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By Troy Holland.Op/Ed: Lessons of the 1970's International Credit Crisis:
In conclusion, the current banking system and the banking system of the 1970's would have collapsed without the intervention of global authorities. What this tells us is that the banks have never considered themselves responsible for the soundness of the system; it has been the job of the central banks to prevent shortages and excesses.
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By Armstrong Williams.Op/Ed: Time for a Republican Renaissance:
Bruises are still tender from the Democrat drubbing Republicans took on Election Day. The bad news is there’s plenty more where that came from, only this time from within. Less than 12 hours following the California returns, congressional and party leaders huddled separately in basements and on impromptu conference calls and began plotting a way out of this deep, yawning ditch they’ve managed to drive the party bus into. Perhaps there was less plotting and more commiserating.
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By Delegate Adrienne A. Jones.Op/Ed: Maryland Lawmakers Are Not Running for Cover:
Despite speculation that the Governor and legislature have taken the easy way out in reforming Maryland’s tax code and squandering the surplus, one only has to read a newspaper to see that our country is facing one of the worst economic crises in a generation. If we had not had a special session last year, Maryland would be facing a $2.5 billion deficit today.
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