With few exceptions, sequels are never as good as the original. That's true in movies, books and - as Al Sharpton shows us - in politics. When Sharpton first began running for president, no political commentator considered him a serious ... READ MORE
At a recent press conference in the U.S. Capitol, black political activist Mychal Massie noted: "I stand here cognizant of the fact that, not many years ago, my mother could have hoped only to scrub the floors here. But, today, ... READ MORE
Sometimes what people don't say is more important than what they do say. This applies to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and other the so-called black leaders in this country. CBC members and others are calling for an investigation into ... READ MORE
Music videos these days are filled with images of scantily-clad women either exploiting their sexuality or having it exploited. Britney Spears, for example, wears a sheer bodystocking with strategically placed rhinestones - along with other suggestive costumes - in her ... READ MORE
A New Visions Commentary paper published May 2004 by The National Center for Public Policy Research. Reprints permitted provided source is credited. If you're reading this commentary you're obviously still alive. Up to this point, you probably think you've chosen ... READ MORE
I recently talked with some old classmates about the crises facing Africa. Contrary to popular belief, the crisis isn't insurmountable once the real problems are identified. Africa's problems are legion. But the perception of Africa's problems is, in and of ... READ MORE
Despite decades of health warnings, negative ad campaigns and tobacco's well-established bad reputation, 46 million Americans continue to smoke. For many, it's an addiction to the nicotine found in cigarettes that keeps them puffing. There is an alternative, but those ... READ MORE
Jobs are a hot political issue these days. While technical support and textiles jobs continue to be "outsourced" to foreign workers in countries like China and India, we must not forget that over 300,000 new jobs were created in America ... READ MORE
Environmentalists like playing the race card, but they make a dreadful mistake. They don't play with a full deck. "Environmental justice" is a term green activists use to demonize businesses and complain that the government isn't doing enough to help ... READ MORE
A New Visions Commentary paper published March 2004 by The National Center for Public Policy Research. Reprints permitted provided source is credited. Don't expect to spot any black drivers when this weekend's Daytona 500 kicks off the 2004 NASCAR season ... READ MORE
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Tag: New Visions Commentary
Reverend Al’s Campaign: When Sequels Go Bad, by Kimberley Jane Wilson
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The Benefit of Brown: Providing Opportunity for Those Who Want It, by David Almasi
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CBC Silence is Deafening, by Eddie Huff
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If Students Can Hold Smutty Stars Accountable, Why Can’t We? by Michael King
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Choosing Life Over Death By Being Conservative, by Malcolm Moore
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Addressing Africa’s Problems, by Michael King
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Health Activists Suppress Information on Safer Alternative to Smoking, by Gregory Parker
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Elitist Environmentalists Say “No Thanks” to New Jobs, by Kevin Martin
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Elitist “Environmental Justice” Bad News for Minorities, by David Almasi
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Blacks Need Green to Compete with Whites in NASCAR, by David Almasi
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