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Laquan McDonald

What about the other Laquans?

By John W. Fountain III | October 7, 2018

Columnist John W. Fountain III urges us not to forget about Kalief Browder, Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The conviction on Friday of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of teen Laquan McDonald is no cause for celebration, Fountain writes.

Opinion

The battle between the forced migrant and illegal immigrant

By John W. Fountain III | June 29, 2018

As headlines about migrant children being separated from their families at the border continue to dominate the news, one truth remains evident: We are still numb to the plight of black lives, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

Opinion

Congress must take action now on gun legislation, says local leader

By Rep. Danny Davis | July 9, 2016

Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis shares his thoughts about the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas.

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