GOP, Time to Rebrand in the Image of the ‘Great Emancipator’

Flailing Republicans badly need a new image

2013-01-02

By Wade Henderson

Wade HendersonCommemorations of the first Republican president raise this question: Why not refashion the Grand Old Party in the image of the Great Emancipator? Read the complete article

We Can End the Culture of Rape in 2013

One Billion Rising movement demands justice and an end to sexual violence

2013-01-02

By Lauren Wolfe Special to CNN

Lauren WolfeWill 2013 be the year we end rape? Men and women must act together to make gender violence unacceptable in every country. Read the complete article

Tarantino's Django is an Exceptional and Very 21st Century Hero

In this male-oriented fantasy other slaves barely dent racial stereotypes

2012-12-27

By Salamishah Tillet CNN

Salamishah TilletThough set two years before the Civil War, Django Unchained is very much Tarantino's 21st-century racial fantasy. Read the complete article

Candy Chang Art Project Asks: Before I die, I want to ...

After her mothers death an artist finds a way to connect us all

2012-12-27

By Candy Chang Special to CNN

For years Candy Chang tried ways to share more with her neighbors in public space, using simple tools like stickers, stencils, and chalk. Now she wanted to know what was important to the people around her. She wanted a daily reminder to restore perspective. Read the complete article

Young Black Males: The Forgotten Victims Of Gun Violence

Where is the outrage at epidemic of gun deaths killing Black youth

2012-12-26

By Bassam Gergi and Ali Breland CNN

In the week following the Newtown massacre, there were at least a dozen gun homicides in Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore and St. Louis alone. In a year of highly publicized mass shootings, inner-city neighborhoods that are plagued by gun violence have continued to be neglected and ignored. Read the complete article

Guns and Mental Health: The Numbers Tell the Story

America has 310 million firearms in private hands

2012-12-22

CNN

Here's a look -- by the numbers -- at guns and mental health Read the complete article

Farewell Sam and Good Luck

Mayor Sam Adams clear-sighted leadership will be missed

2012-12-21

By Bernie Foster Publisher

Mayor Sam AdamsMayor Sam Adams is one of the sharpest, most clear-sighted leaders the City has seen in a long time. He will be missed. Read the complete article

Raising Boys to Rise Above Violence

Our culture demands that men stifle feelings and exert power and control

2012-12-20

by Rob Okun, editor of Voice Male magazine

man cardNow is the moment for gun control advocates and those working to redefine masculinity to join forces, to create a new coalition that recognizes the irrefutable, longstanding relationship between men and guns, men’s mental health, and men and power. Read the complete article

Dunblane: How U.K. School Massacre Led To Tighter Gun Control

Australia and Britain saw gun violence fall after stricter laws enacted

2012-12-17

By Peter Wilkinson CNN

In Britain and Australia, two mass shootings of children led to gun control with massive popular support. The results? Reduced gun deaths and injuries. Read the complete article

Now is The Time to Talk About Guns and Mental Illness

America needs to stop hiding from the truth

2012-12-15

By Roland Martin

Roland Martin has had enough. Enough with being afraid to step on someone's delicate sensibilities when it comes to the Second Amendment Read the complete article