Opinion

Thursday May 27, 2004

Business

Tech Guru Omar Wasow: Wired Prisons

May 27, 2004 • NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to tech guru Omar Wasow of Blackplanet.com about the relationship between the Internet and the American prison population.

Tech Guru Omar Wasow: Wired Prisons

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The Tavis Smiley Show

Michael Eric Dyson Commentary: Cosby's Comments

May 27, 2004 • Commentator Michael Eric Dyson straightens out his ruffled feathers over the comments of comedian-actor-philanthropist Bill Cosby. Cosby's message has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy over social responsibility in the African-American community.

Michael Eric Dyson Commentary: Cosby's Comments

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Day to Day

Slate's Kausfiles: Kerry to Accept Bid in Boston

May 27, 2004 • Slate political blogger Mickey Kaus shares a few thoughts on presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry's decision not to postpone his acceptance of the Democratic nomination at his party's convention this summer.

Slate's Kausfiles: Kerry to Accept Bid in Boston

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Wednesday May 26, 2004

The Tavis Smiley Show

Janus Adams Commentary: Education Fairness

May 26, 2004 • Some critics say fairness in education still doesn't exist. Commentator Janus Adams answers the question, "What do we tell our children?"

Janus Adams Commentary: Education Fairness

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The Tavis Smiley Show

Cornel West Commentary: Cosby's Comments

May 26, 2004 • Commentator Cornel West talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about the controversial comments made recently by comedian Bill Cosby. In a public forum, Cosby spoke on the issue of personal responsibility among the poor in the African-American community.

Cornel West Commentary: Cosby's Comments

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Tuesday May 25, 2004

The Tavis Smiley Show

Antonio Gonzalez Commentary: The Minority Vote

May 25, 2004 • NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to commentator Antonio Gonzalez about his work as president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project and how the minority vote is likely to impact the elections in November.

Antonio Gonzalez Commentary: The Minority Vote

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Health

Slate's Jurisprudence: Mothers, Fetal Rights and the Law

May 25, 2004 • NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the legal questions involved when pregnant mothers reject medical advice, and doctors seek to override those decisions.

Slate's Jurisprudence: Mothers, Fetal Rights and the Law

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News

Slate's War Stories: Bush's Iraq Transition Plan

May 25, 2004 • NPR's Alex Chadwick chats with Slate contributor Fred Kaplan about President Bush's Monday night speech laying out the U.S. strategy in Iraq. Kaplan believes that this effort came late, but that many of the president's ideas represented a step forward.

Slate's War Stories: Bush's Iraq Transition Plan

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Slate's Assessment: Feith Reacts to Criticism

May 25, 2004 • NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith. They discuss recent developments in the war in Iraq, and the plan for Iraq's transfer to civilian control outlined in President Bush's speech on Monday. Feith also responds to a recent Day to Day segment that featured Slate writer Chris Suellentrop, who severely criticized Feith's work.

Slate's Assessment: Feith Reacts to Criticism

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Monday March 29, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: Who's Really Winning the War on Terror

March 29, 2004 • Commentator S. Pearl Sharp weighs in on who she believes is winning the war on terrorism.

S. Pearl Sharp: Who's Really Winning the War on Terror

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Monday March 22, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: Using Rage for Good or Evil

March 22, 2004 • Commentator S. Pearl Sharp talks about rage and how the emotion can be used for good and evil.

S. Pearl Sharp: Using Rage for Good or Evil

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Wednesday February 11, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: Janet Jackson and History of the Bra

February 11, 2004 • In the wake of the Janet Jackson Super Bowl half-time show controversy, commentator S. Pearl Sharp takes us back to through the history of the brassiere.

S. Pearl Sharp: Janet Jackson and History of the Bra

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Monday February 2, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: Picking Your Own Candidates

February 2, 2004 • Commentator S. Pearl Sharp wonders what would happen if she could choose her own candidates for president and other important offices.

S. Pearl Sharp: Picking Your Own Candidates

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Tuesday January 20, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: The Paul Robeson Stamp

January 20, 2004 • Commentator S. Pearl Sharp shares her thoughts on the unveiling of the Paul Robeson stamp by the U.S. Postal Service.

S. Pearl Sharp: The Paul Robeson Stamp

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Wednesday January 14, 2004

S. Pearl Sharp: Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

January 14, 2004 • Do you remember reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? Commentator S. Pearl Sharp shares her personal story.

S. Pearl Sharp: Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

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