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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
A pointed comment on Reagan's legacy
A picture, the saying goes, is worth a thousand words. The two were apparently engaged in a discussion of Arizona's controversial immigration laws and of a 2010 White House meeting that Brewer described at the time as "very cordial."
For worse or for worst, guns rule
In a democracy, nothing is supposed to matter more than the will of the people. So it was painful to watch last week as the will of the people was overturned and one of Arizona's duly elected representatives was forced from office.
Gingrich follows GOP playbook on racism
I got my first job when I was 12. So I do not need Newt Gingrich to lecture me about a good work ethic.
Reverence: R.I.P.
You might call this a requiem for reverence.
Our war troops: They won't forget what they've seen
Nearly 30 years ago Greg told me how it was, cutting the ears off dead men. I had sought out Vietnam veterans to interview for a story about a pop song that was inspired by the war -- "19" by Paul Hardcastle.
Join the cause and get a copy of 'The New Jim Crow'
I have something for you. In June 2010, I wrote in this space about a book, "The New Jim Crow," by Michelle Alexander, which I called a "troubling and profoundly necessary" work.
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