Front Pieces

Madmen in Brixton

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Posted May 25th, 2008 by rotimi ogunjobi
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Clapham Park:
Two lovers ostensibly: he’s got his arm lovingly around her; she’s got her hand in his back pocket. Bitch.

Strength to carry on

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Posted May 25th, 2008 by aberjhani
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"This is why one must say Yes to life and embrace
it wherever it is found--and it is found in
terrible places; nevertheless, there it is: and if the
father can say, Yes, Lord, the child can learn that
most difficult of words, Amen."
--James Baldwin, Nothing Personal

A cold creed

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Posted May 25th, 2008 by Reginald ofodile
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CANDOUR AND VALOUR

There’s many a one on the rise or wane
Relating a lifetime’s defaults and bane
In print, on air, or screen with the refrain
‘I’ve no regrets, I’d do it all again.’

I drop that front of sovereign worth and power
Survival’s needs demand that we deploy

Why animals must vote

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Posted May 25th, 2008 by rebel rouser
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The Animals Suffrage Society (ASS) helps animals who encounter difficulty voting in elections, and informs the public on this issue.