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Student Ahmed Abu Ali: Best (marksman / suicide bomber?) in his class An American, Ahmed Abu Ali, has been indicted by a federal prosecutor for allegedly conspiring to assassinate President Bush, conduct a terrorist attack and establish an al Qaeda cell in the United States. However, a great deal of controversy surrounds his (indefinite) detention… Read more.

The outfit Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wore to view American troops at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield last Wednesday had Washington all atwitter.  Nothing about was inappropriate, mind you. Yet the leering whispers smacked of a live reading of Penthouse Forum. Frankly, the subliminal association of this sophisticated black woman with terms like “Political Dominatrix”,… Read more.

Yesterday, Rev. Jesse Jackson (remember him?) reared his opportunistic head to warn that Michael Jackson may not get a fair trial because there are no blacks on his jury. Unfortunately, this represents the nature of black political activism in America today. It’s only a matter of time before Rev. Al Sharpton, the Congressional Black Caucus… Read more.

I watched the Oscars last night. (But, before the title of this column leads anyone to queer assumptions, let me hasten to clarify that I tuned in for purely journalistic purposes.) And, I feel confident asserting that my original commentary was right on all points. Nevertheless, I failed to indicate that – sometimes – the… Read more.

The Pope may be knock knock knocking on heaven’s door, but he’s still fighting the good fight and, evidently, with good humour. Nevertheless, the continuing terror of Catholic priests preying on innocents (especially boys) must anger and aggrieve His Holiness to biblical proportions. Last Friday, the Council of Catholic Bishops reported 1,092 new accusations of… Read more.

A suicide bomber struck in the heart of Tel Aviv last night killing 4 Israelis and wounding many others. Israeli Prime Minister Sharon promises restraint and Palestinian President Abbas vows swift justice. (Ironically, Israelis and Palestinians are both pointing fingers at Syrian-backed terrorists (Hezbollah) who they allege want to foment a permanent cycle of violence… Read more.

Yesterday, President Bush completed his “How Ya Like Me Now?” tour of Europe. From Brussels to Bratislava, he lectured Europeans on the universal values of freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights. And, in each case, he cited the liberation of Iraq as vindication of his uncompromising foreign policy. Indeed, Bush’s message was especially poignant,… Read more.

By any standard, Oprah Winfrey is a pretty remarkable woman. But – as a Black woman – her success and influence are unprecedented. Therefore, it behooves all black women to be mindful of her Oprah Show séances and consider how Oprah might help them “live their best lives”. On 6 March, Oprah Winfrey presents Their… Read more.

According to Reuters, on 20 February 2005, President Hugo Chavez informed Venezuelans that President Bush ordered a hit against him. As evidence to support his claim, Chavez cited recent declarations by U.S. government officials that he is a “negative force [and] source of instability” in Latin America. Fidel Castro (that cat of 9 lives who… Read more.

In a rambling, defiant, penitent, and – ultimately – pathetic stream of consciousness, Barry Bonds finally confronted his media hounds to deny ever taking steroid. (At least I think that’s what he was trying to say.) But watching this proud and very accomplished man squirm out tortured denials was almost as pitiful as watching Bill… Read more.