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by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Indiana needs to get rid of its current municipal election system and start over from scratch. Yes, it’s going to be one …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. A couple of recent news events got me to thinking about this whole debate regarding  “privilege.” As you know, some celebrities …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz As Indiana lawmakers look to increase teacher pay, the only thing that would likely guarantee an increase in teacher pay is the …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz It’s a been a while since I’ve had the chance to sit down and talk with incumbent Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. Between …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz As Indiana lawmakers  move  forward with bias crimes legislation, the big issue is whether there will be a “list” of classes specifically …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I’ve recently been reading the book, “The Radical King.”  It is a collection of speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz There’s been a lot of talk these days over at the Indiana General Assembly about increasing teacher pay and various proposals are …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz As Indiana lawmakers get ready to tackle the issue of “hate/bias crimes” this session, I think it’s only fair to address the …

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Although I have never been one to subscribe to a “War on Christmas,” I am starting to think the advocates may have …

by Baron Hill While national Democrats made significant election gains this year – taking over the US House of Representatives, winning most Governor Seats, and …