Bobby Ross Jr.

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Islamophobia vs. bad journalism

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Here in the nutty, right-wing, Bible Belt state of Oklahoma, we go to the polls Tuesday to cast our ballots and, hopefully, stop the incessant radio and TV commercials from those who are sneaking in our borders and accosting our way of life. I am talking, of course, about the politicians. Seriously, folks, I am willing to give my vote to the first candidate to shut up for a full five minutes.


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Bullying gays in God's name?

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Just after 7 a.m. today, I found myself driving a minivan full of middle-school students. This still-dark-outside carpool duty frustrated me for two reasons. First, I was up late last night watching my suddenly vintage Texas Rangers throw batting practice to the San Francisco Giants. Second, a school bus that my children could ride for free stops just down the street from my house.


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Ghost of Anita Hill's voice mail

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How’s this for a blast from the past? Nearly 20 years after Anita Hill’s sexual harassment claims against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas riveted the nation, the “he said, she said” drama has exploded back into the headlines.


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Do all readers speak Arabic?

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For anyone who paid attention to the news last year, the words shouted by the gunman responsible for a rampage that killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Food Hood, Texas, come as no surprise.


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Attacking gays or stating doctrines?

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Carl Paladino, New York’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, made the rounds today of major network morning shows. His appearances on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CBS’ “Early Show” and NBC’s “Today” came amid a furor over remarks he made — and didn’t make — Sunday to Orthodox Jewish leaders concerning homosexuality.


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