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Fletcher jr.: A Candidate for Change, but not a Candidate of a Social Movement
Commentary, August, 31 2008
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Probably like many of you, I have found myself reflecting on Senator Obama's choice of Senator Joseph Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate. From the standpoint of campaign strategy, I must say that it was a brilliant decision. Obama, sensin...
Fletcher jr.: The World Without BlackCommentator.com?
Znet Article, August, 22 2008
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Many people who know me know that at some point, in discussing the financial future of movement organizations and institutions I ask: "How do we expect to run this project, on magic?"
Fletcher jr.: Attack On Iran On The Way? Uh, Maybe Not...
Commentary, July, 16 2008
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Once again, there's a lot of serious attack-on-Iran talk going around. We've both been following this, admittedly with no deep expertise, for several years now. During that time a number of media/blogosphere storms declaring such an attack imminen...
Fletcher: ZNet Book Interview: Solidarity Divided
Znet Article, July, 05 2008
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ZNet book interview...
Fletcher jr.: Obama and the Essence of Critical Support
Znet Article, June, 06 2008
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So, I watched Senator Obama's speech Tuesday night and thought to myself how, despite every reservation I have had about Senator Obama's politics, I was moved by the moment. Deep inside me I had always expected that a conservative Black candidate ...
Fletcher jr.: A Tale Of Two Storms: Myanmar And New Orleans
Znet Article, May, 22 2008
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Sometimes you hear things that are so unbelievable that you wonder whether it was all in your imagination. That is precisely the way that I felt in listening to comments by the Bush administration on the disastrous cyclone that hit the south Asian...
Fletcher jr.: Rev. 'Icarus', The Obama Campaign, & The Left
Commentary, May, 13 2008
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The Greek myth is both simple and compelling. Daedalus, imprisoned on the island of Crete with his son (Icarus), fashioned wings made of feathers and wax in order for the two of them to fly to freedom. Daedalus warned Icarus, however, not to fly t...
Fletcher jr.: Get Carter!: The Attack on Jimmy Carter's Middle East Peace Efforts by Bush & Olmert
Znet Article, May, 02 2008
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Former President James (Jimmy) Carter has the ability to appear almost out of thin air, landing in the midst of some of the most complex international crises. He has done it again, this time in going to meet with the Palestinian resistance group, ...
Fletcher jr.: Thoughts on the Jena 6 Mobilization and New Movements
Znet Article, April, 27 2008
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I was thrilled by the tremendous mobilization surrounding the now infamous Jena 6 case in Louisiana. Credit must go to radio personalities such as Michael Baisden and Tom Joyner, as well as Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, in addition to ...
Fletcher jr.: Back From the War... and Into Homelessness
Znet Article, April, 27 2008
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The report this past week confirmed what veterans' advocates have been saying for some time: one quarter of the homeless are veterans! While this came as a shock to many people, anyone of age at the time of the Vietnam War would not have been su...
Fletcher jr.: Doing Elections
Znet Article, April, 21 2008
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Some recent controversy in connection with the statement on the US Presidential elections by Jamala Rogers posted on the FRSO website, along with a odd exchange that accompanied a piece that I wrote at The Black Commentator on the now-halted John ...
Fletcher jr.: An Open Letter to the Major League Baseball Players' Association on Curt Flood
Znet Article, April, 11 2008
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An open letter to the Major League Baseball Players' Association...
Fletcher jr.: NAFTA, Immigrants and the Discussion That is Not Happening
Znet Article, March, 13 2008
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One of the more interesting aspects of the current Presidential primary season is the renewed discussion of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Implemented January 1, 1994, and by no coincidence sparking the Zapatista uprising in Chia...
Fletcher jr.: Obama, Enthusiasm & Movement-Building
Znet Article, February, 29 2008
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A friend called me the other day. 'Bill,' he said, 'How will all of this enthusiasm for Obama translate into anything long-term?' He went on to comment on the potential this upsurge of support for Senator Obama COULD have for a progressive movemen...
Fletcher jr.: Edwards' Strategic Mistake
Commentary, February, 03 2008
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In the aftermath of the Nevada caucuses, it is not entirely clear where the Edwards campaign is going, but I do not think that he can yet be counted out. Nevertheless, it is important that we reflect on the Edwards campaign and the weaknesses it h...
Fletcher jr.: Why I Got Angry After New Hampshire:
Znet Article, January, 19 2008
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I got angry after the New Hampshire primary. Going into the primary, Senator Obama had a 13-point lead over Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton had virtually issued her concession speech. Yet, Senator Clinton came out on top.
Fletcher jr.: Organized Labor & the Presidential Candidates
Commentary, January, 17 2008
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I have been struck, both positively and negatively, by the approach taken by labor unions towards the 2008 Presidential race.
Fletcher jr.: Flames In Kenya
Znet Article, January, 10 2008
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The recent elections and post-election riots in Kenya bring forward great sorrow and also give one pause. Is this another situation where Africans tear each other apart, one may ask? How is it that people who have lived next to one another can go ...
Fletcher jr.: The Politics of Symbolism
Znet Article, December, 09 2007
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Much too much has gone into the symbolism of the potential for a woman or an African American receiving the nomination and ultimately being elected President of the USA. Clearly, the election of a woman or African American would be historic, yet t...
Fletcher jr.: Amandla: A new voice from within the South African Left
Commentary, November, 25 2007
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Amandla: A new voice from within the South African Left
