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Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America

Posted on January 26, 2024February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America
Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America

Right from the Middle: Programs based on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness undermine merit in America By William O. Lipinski “Diversity, Equity, Inclusive,” or DEI, is another program of Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination wrongly imposed upon American people. DEI has been around for about 25 years. But until the United States Supreme Court struck down…

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Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

Posted on July 20, 2022October 18, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans
Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans Extremists in American politics are undermining this great nation in order to pursue their own agendas which challenge the fundamental principles defined by the U.S. Constitution and the spirit of Americanism By William O. Lipinski The anti-America political movement whose policies will…

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Things that upset me and should upset you

Posted on June 21, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Things that upset me and should upset you
Things that upset me and should upset you

Things that upset me and should upset you I’m upset about almost everything from dentists and eye doctors to the racist campaign to ban Christopher Columbus. Wake up people. Don’t let the crazies run the insane asylum. Here’s my latest column By Ray Hanania I hate eye doctors and I hate dentists. They advertise how…

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The courage of standing up for our Police

Posted on December 25, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on The courage of standing up for our Police
The courage of standing up for our Police

The courage of standing up for our Police A student athlete at the University of Illinois stood tall and proud recently while all of her teammates and coaches took a knee during the singing of the National Anthem. That student, who I know but won’t identify, has true courage and is the symbol of what…

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“Black Friday” and the racism of racism

Posted on December 3, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on “Black Friday” and the racism of racism
“Black Friday” and the racism of racism

“Black Friday” and the racism of racism Imagine the cries of racism if a “White” Mayor had said that he or she planned to organize a day to promote and help “White owned businesses” survive in today’s economy. But you don’t have to imagine that a Black Mayor, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot, would organize a…

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Relief over Van Dyke sentencing

Posted on January 24, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Relief over Van Dyke sentencing
Relief over Van Dyke sentencing

Relief over Van Dyke sentencing The unfairness of the public’a assault of Police Officer Jason Van Dyke and the glorification of Laquan Mcdonald is sickening. It’s not something too many people want to hear, but McDonald’s defenders should be ashamed of themselves Originally Published in The Regional/Reporter Newspapers 1-23-19 By Ray Hanania How do you explain…

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Destroying American history because of racial politics

Posted on May 16, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Destroying American history because of racial politics
Destroying American history because of racial politics

Destroying American history because of racial politics The wave of attacks against symbols of the civil war is undermining the history of this nation for political reasons and is driven by a form of reverse racism. Statues and markers recognizing icons of the South from the civil war are being targeted because of reverse racism…

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