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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.
Leonard Pitts Jr. Samples
Why Mark Carson matters
Mark Carson was shot in the face because he's gay. His alleged killer, 33-year-old Elliot Morales, is said to have confronted Carson, 32, and a companion, in New York's Greenwich Village last Friday night, yelling antigay slurs.
In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man.
What was the IRS thinking?
Well, this is a fine mess. After years of moaning about various "conspiracies" against them, conservative activists finally have a real piece of evidence to take before the court of public opinion.
Ignoring the real while fighting the imaginary
It should've been the shot heard around the world. An ominous sort of history was made last week near Austin, Texas, but it seems to have largely escaped notice.
Running from life
Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. The first time I was down there, I saw a highway sign that, for me, perfectly captured the meaning of that place. No South, you understand.
In Texas, black means future danger
If the state of Texas executes Duane Buck, it'll be because he is black.
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