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Aren’t You Glad It Isn’t Anyone Black? Putting to Rest The Myth of The Dark-Skinned Terrorist

• April 19, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Martin Richard: One Important Observation About The Boston Marathon Bombing

• April 17, 2013 • 4 Comments

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He Lied, He Covered Up, He Stole…But It’s Shepard Fairey

• October 18, 2009 • Comments Off

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The Guardian, UK

Saudi foreign minister defends role in securing Ukraine prisoner swaps September 23, 2022
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Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral September 22, 2022
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