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Elections & Politics

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May/June 2007 Joint Center Do Issues Really Matter in the Presidential Campaign
An Interview with Dr. David A. Bositis
An Interview with Dr. David A. Bositis
March 2002 Joe Davidson GOOD BET
Next Ohio Lt. Governor - Black and Female
Next Ohio Lt. Governor - Black and Female
March 2002 David A. bositis Joint Center Roster Shows growth in BEOs
INCREASE DUE TO RISING NUMBER OF FEMALES
INCREASE DUE TO RISING NUMBER OF FEMALES
January/February 2002 Joe Davidson Post-September 11 policies Examined
Experts Speak at Joint Center Public Policy Forum
Experts Speak at Joint Center Public Policy Forum
January/February 2002 Deborah Mathis Congress Resumes Sparring Over Issues
Progressive Agenda Overshadowed by War, Economic Matters; Bush Tax Cut Limits Ability to Pass Domestic Legislation
Progressive Agenda Overshadowed by War, Economic Matters; Bush Tax Cut Limits Ability to Pass Domestic Legislation
March - April 2004 Q&A: Analyst Expect Strong Black Turnout Against President Bush
Democrats Faulted on Grassroots Funding
Democrats Faulted on Grassroots Funding
MAY-JUNE 2005 Michael R. Wenger African American Leadership
Challenges For A New Generation
Challenges For A New Generation
MAY-JUNE 2005 Joe Davidson Voting Rights Act Marks Fortieth Birthday
Very Effective Law Nears Renewal Time
Very Effective Law Nears Renewal Time
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2005 Terence Samuel New Congress Faces Rooted Racial Bias
Piecemeal Measures Won't Stop Problem
Piecemeal Measures Won't Stop Problem
March - April 2006 Compiled by the Michael R. Wenger President William Jefferson Clinton: In His Own Words
President William Jefferson Clinton: In His Own Words
March - April 2006 Otis Johnson A Wake-up Call for Local Elected Officials: Are We Really Prepared for Local Disasters?
A Wake-up Call for Local Elected Officials: Are We Really Prepared for Local Disasters?
Jan/February 2007 A NEW CONGRESS, A NEW DIRECTION
An Interview with Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Incoming Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
An Interview with Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Incoming Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
Jan/February 2007 David A. Bositis Black Ministers and the Faith-based and Community Initiative
Black Ministers and the Faith-based and Community Initiative
July/August 2003 David A. Bositis POLICE HAVE CONFIDENCE OF BLACK POLITICIANS
Most Say Misconduct Not Serious
Most Say Misconduct Not Serious
May/June 2003 By Marc Mauer INVISIBLE PUNISHMENT BLOCK HOUSING, EDUCATION, VOTING
Policies Called "Irrational, Counterproductive"
Policies Called "Irrational, Counterproductive"
March/April 2003 Kavan Peterson HOUSE ADOPTS STRICTER WORK RULES FOR POOR
Federal Funding Would Freeze
Federal Funding Would Freeze
Jan/February 2003 IRIN, the Integrated Regional Information Networks of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs African Nations Move Against Arm Trades
MINISTERS TACKLE ILLEGAL WEAPONS
MINISTERS TACKLE ILLEGAL WEAPONS
Jan/February 2003 Interviewer Joe Davidson Q & A:
Condoleezza Rice on Foreign Policy and Growing Up Black in Birmingham
Condoleezza Rice on Foreign Policy and Growing Up Black in Birmingham
Jan/February 2007 By David A. Bositis Blacks and the 2006 Midterm Elections
Blacks and the 2006 Midterm Elections

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