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Why the Rich Oppose Environmentalism
By Michael Parenti, APN Commentary Writer (January 16, 2006) In 1876, Marx's collaborator, Frederich Engels, offered a prophetic caveat, "Let us not... flatter ourselves overmuch on account of our human conquest over nature. For each such conquest takes its revenge on us... At every step we are reminded that we by no means rule over nature like a conqueror over a foreign people, like someone standing outside of nature--but that we, with flesh, blood, and brain, belong to nature, and exist in its midst. . . ."
Children Should Be Taught Smartness is CoolRobert Soloway, APN Commentary Writer (January 08, 2006)
My daughter has been in four elementary schools, all academically "non-competitive" to some extent. Some had no grading. Some didn’t test at all.
Robert Soloway, APN Commentary Writer
We all know who is being referred to when we say the Religious Right, and most people know that the Religious Right and the Political Right are intimately connected. Here in Georgia, Ralph Reed, former head of the Christian Coalition, is now the Head of the state Republican Party and soon may run for Lt Governor. Indeed, in many cases, those described as Religious Right and Political Right are the same people.
By Julian Bond, APN Commentary Writer (November 23, 2005) What is it with some people? Why do they persist in believing racial minorities are inveterate cheaters at the polls? What kind of racist criminal profiling takes place in their minds?