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Leonard Pitts Jr.
One of the most emotionally engaging columnists writing today, this Washington, D.C.-based columnist for The Miami Herald speaks to America with an uncommonly rich and resonant voice. He offers candid opinions on culture, race, families, relationships and the politics of the human condition. The National Society of Newspaper Columnists named him Columnist of the Year in 2002; and he has also received awards for his outstanding commentary from the American Society of Newspaper Editors and Editor & Publisher. He offers candid opinions on culture, race, families, relationships and the politics of the human condition. The National Society of Newspaper Columnists named him Columnist of the Year in 2002; and he has also received awards for his outstanding commentary from the American Society of Newspaper Editors and Editor & Publisher.
Leonard Pitts Jr. Samples
America's Paradox: Black Men Fighting for Ideals That Exclude Them
It is the enduring paradox of our centuries here.
Obama Appeals for Civility in Government
"Come now, let us reason together..." A few words about that important speech President Obama gave last week.
Breeding Contempt for the Poor
If he'd said it of Jews, he would still be apologizing. If he'd said it of blacks, he'd be on BET, begging absolution. If he'd said it of women, the National Organization for Women would have his carcass turning slowly on a spit over an open flame.
Even White Men (and Blacks) Can Exceed Expectations, If They Try
Don Lewis thinks white men can't jump. What else explains the bizarre statement he issued last week? Yes, we're talking about a whites-only basketball league. But Lewis, you'll be relieved to hear, is no racist.
Taking Aim at Biblical Verses on Weapons
Have you heard about the Jesus rifles? ABC News broke the story last week. Bindon, who lost his life in a 2003 plane crash, was the founder of Trijicon, a Michigan company that has a $600 million contract to provide gun sights to the U.S. military.
(Absence of) a Conscience of a Conservative
As babies were being pulled, crushed and broken, from the rubble. As people lay writhing on cardboard mats, gashed and moaning under the sun. As families placed their loved ones out at the curb for pick-up, like garbage.
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