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Sitafa Harden is a writer in Atlanta, GA. She is a regular contributer to OpEdNews, NewsVine, and The Daily Voice. She is also a citizen journalist for Digital Journal.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 20, 2009 Jimmy Carter was Right on Racism
Some have tried to portray former President Jimmy Carter as outdated and out-of-touch for his comments regarding racial undertones in the opposition to President Obama. But the truth is, he hit the nail right on the head.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 6, 2009 What Ever Happened to Respect for the President?
What's going on, America? Since when is it okay to treat a president with the lack of respect we have witnessed in the past weeks and months?
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 26, 2009 Yikes! GOP Foiled Again as Jindal's Speech Flops
Harsh criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike following Governor Jindal's televised response to President Obama's speech to Congress on Tuesday highlight the need for fresh ideas and better leadership within the GOP.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Great Republican Flip-Flop
Is it just me or does anyone else remember how the Republicans used to support economic stimulus plans?
I believe it was about six months ago when their presidential candidate was using the failing economy as his last-ditch campaign message.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 3, 2009 New Stimulus Proposal to Congress: Pay Your Taxes!
Could stiffening tax reporting requirements for U.S. elected officials be just the economic stimulus package this country needs?
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, January 17, 2009 Stalking by Texting is on the Rise
According to a groundbreaking federal survey by the U.S. Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics, text-messaging has emerged as a new common tactic for stalkers. In response, some states are making bold moves to crack down on cyber-stalkers.
SHARE Thursday, January 15, 2009 After the Morning After: Keeping Obama's hope alive
In the short days leading up to the inauguration of our nation's 44th president Barack Obama, and in the long days, months, and years afterwards, it is our responsibility as a nation to keep hope on the forefront.
SHARE Wednesday, November 19, 2008 I'm in Love With a Twitter?
What once began as a purely narcissistic effort to get my comments read on air by CNN's hottie newscaster Don Lemon has now become a sweet obsession.
(8 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 13, 2008 Letting Our (National) Black Pride Out of the Bag
The election of President-Elect Barack Obama is a victory that deserves to be celebrated not just by African Americans, but by ALL Americans as a turning point in our nation's history and a symbol of our collective black pride.