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Voting Reform Ethics

Criticism of reasonable voter validation procedures as voter suppression is inherently suspect, because it doesn’t make sense. Continue reading

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Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.)

Rep. Carson is an incompetent, unscrupulous, irresponsible disgrace, and if the Democratic Party was appropriately committed to civil discourse and fairness, it would tell him so. It won’t. Continue reading

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Baseball and Civil Rights: Doing the Right Thing, Kicking and Screaming

An impotent, rationalization-filled memo by the leaders of Major League Baseball, that was obsolete before it ink was dry,shouldn’t tarnish the crucial role played by baseball in moving America toward a fair and equal society.

Nor should an impotent, rationalization-filled memo by the leaders of Major League Baseball, that was obsolete before it ink was dry, tarnish the crucial role played by baseball in moving America toward a fair and equal society.

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Glenn Beck vs. Teddy Roosevelt? No Contest!

Glenn Beck owed Teddy Roosevelt a little respect. Continue reading

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Of Presidents Day, Atticus, a Congressman’s Dilemma and Serial Moms

President’s Day, a defense of Atticus Finch, a Congressman’s hypocrisy, and a serial mother. Continue reading

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Ethics Hero Emeritus: Lester Rodney (1911-2009)

Any man or woman with values and principles can make a difference in society, simply by keeping an important idea alive. Lester Rodney’s life is proof of that. Continue reading

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