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[Paul C. Gorski]

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from Paul C. Gorski
December 26, 2006
 
Racism goes against the Bible's teachings ( http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2006/12/25/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/3c8ebb21707cdbb98625724c007380fb.txt )
Munster Times - Munster,IN,USA
While the article discussed black/white churches, racism, like HIV, is contagious. ... Racism implies one group of people is superior to the excluded groups. ...
 
THE WEALTH GAP WIDENS ( http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/164866 )
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
... the growing shift from defined-benefit to defined-contribution pension plans in the private sector could lead to even greater inequality among seniors because ...
 
Despite recovery, inequality grows in Argentina ( http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/12/25/news/argentina.php )
International Herald Tribune - France
... As a result, economic and social inequality have intensified. Historically, this country has prided itself on its egalitarianism. ...
 
Hip-hop getsa bad rap ( http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2006/12/25/2003341950 )
Taipei Times - Taiwan
... A new documentary by Hurt, Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, questions the violence, degradation of women and homophobia in much of rap music. ...
 
Team wins out over racism ( http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/entertainment/books/16299845.htm )
Charlotte Observer - Charlotte,NC,USA
... threat to the mostly white town. Racism still surfaced after the team started playing. "Do you all understand English?" referees ...
 
Racism shown red card at schools ( http://icayrshire.icnetwork.co.uk/othernews/news/tm_headline=racism-shown-red-card-at-schools&method=full&objectid=18323369&siteid=73592-name_page.html )
ic Ayrshire.co.uk - Ayrshire,UK
It is hoped that a series of art competitions, organised by Scotland's biggest teaching union in partnership with the charity Show Racism the Red Card, will ...
 
Giving meaning to social and economic rights: A continuing ... ( http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/html/20061223T150000-0500_116997_OBS_GIVING_MEANING_TO_SOCIAL_AND_ECONOMIC_RIGHTS__A_CONTINUING_STRUGGLE_.asp )
Jamaica Observer - Kingston,Jamaica
... engage in a dialogue about promoting and increasing economic and social justice. ... work, education, social security, healthcare, and safe environmental conditions ...
 
'Health inequities a major challenge to cut poverty' ( http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/12/25/d61225060378.htm )
The Daily Star - Dhaka,Bangladesh
... different regions of the country have become a major cause of concern, particularly in the light of the national commitment to eradicate poverty and strengthen ...
 
Panel calls for banning discrimination based on sexual orientation ( http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2006/12/22/news/news11122206.txt )
Coos Bay World - Coos Bay,OR,USA
PORTLAND - Discrimination based on sexual orientation should be illegal under state law, a task force appointed by Democratic Gov. ...
 
Gender pay gap, once narrowing, is stuck in place ( http://www.indianexpress.com/story/19294.html )
Indian Express - New Delhi,India
... 75.7 cents. The reasons for the stagnation are complicated and appear to include both discrimination and women's own choices. The ...
 
Inhabited Island Vanishes Beneath the Waves; Global Warming Blamed ( http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,238634,00.html )
FOX News - USA
An inhabited island has been wiped off the face of the Earth due to global warming, Britainâ€*s The Independent site reported on Sunday. ...
 
 
 

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