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Race-Baiting: The Attack on Black Intellectuals

Maya Wiley, The Nation. March 9, 2012.

Some political operatives work to divide us, and since the U.S. elected its first black president, have worked feverishly to stoke fear in the hearts of white Americans.

Conservatism Thrives on Low Intelligence and Poor Information

George Monbiot, The Guardian. February 12, 2012.

There is plenty of research showing that low general intelligence in childhood predicts greater prejudice towards people of different ethnicity or sexuality in adulthood.

Why Being Smart Won't Get You Laid

Dr. Alex Benzer, Huffington Post. March 5, 2009.

Your impressive mental prowess won't necessarily get you a date, much less bring you lasting love and fulfillment.

Union Members Decry Loyalty Oaths, Cozy Deals; Reform Movement Forms

Paul Krehbiel, Labor Notes. April 12, 2008.

Members' grievances against SEIU officials have been mounting after President Andy Stern merged many locals into mega-locals.

Study: It\'s Smart Kids, Not Dumb Kids, Who Use Drugs as Adults

David Borden, December 31, 1969.


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