Rev. Al Sharpton's Weekly Blog

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  Reducing Gun Violence and Reforming Our Criminal Justice System Simultaneously

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  Oct 05 2015
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  Ben Carson and The Right-Wing Can Learn From the Pope

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  Sep 21 2015

  One can only hope the Pope’s visit reminds people that the highest level of morality is tolerance and not beating down those with different beliefs or views. One can only hope. Can we now learn to live together even when trying to aspire to whatever office it is that we seek? That is the test of true leadership.

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  Ben Carson And The Right-Wing Can Learn From The Pope

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  Sep 21 2015

  One can only hope the Pope’s visit reminds people that the highest level of morality is tolerance and not beating down those with different beliefs or views. One can only hope. Can we now learn to live together even when trying to aspire to whate…

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  Ben Carson And The Right-Wing Can Learn From The Pope

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  Sep 21 2015
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  We Are Your Constituents; the Lobbyists Are Not

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  Aug 17 2015

  If you’ve turned on your television lately, you’ve likely seen an ad or two blasting the historic Iran nuclear deal. The reality is, millions are being spent in a lobbying effort to destroy an agreement that has been reached after extensive negotiating and diplomacy between world powers and Iran.

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  We Are Your Constituents; the Lobbyists Are Not

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  Aug 17 2015

  If you’ve turned on your television lately, you’ve likely seen an ad or two blasting the historic Iran nuclear deal. The reality is, millions are being spent in a lobbying effort to destroy an agreement that has been reached after extensive negot…

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  We Are Your Constituents; the Lobbyists Are Not

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  Aug 17 2015
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  A Dentist Killing Cecil the Lion Is Outrageous, but So Is an Officer Killing a Black Man or Woman

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  Aug 03 2015

  If the death of Cecil the lion leaves you angry and frustrated, it might be time for you to be just as furious over the deaths of unarmed civilians killed and beaten by those hired to protect and serve us. Just a thought.

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  A Dentist Killing Cecil The Lion Is Outrageous, But So Is An Officer Killing A Black Man Or Woman

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  Aug 03 2015

  If the death of Cecil the lion leaves you angry and frustrated, it might be time for you to be just as furious over the deaths of unarmed civilians killed and beaten by those hired to protect and serve us. Just a thought.

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  A Dentist Killing Cecil The Lion Is Outrageous, But So Is An Officer Killing A Black Man Or Woman

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  Aug 03 2015