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Rethinking Fiscal Policy   On August 02, 2011, the US Government will face a fiscal crisis with tax revenues to cover only 56% of its bills, reaching a debt limit of $14.29 trillion. The unenviable choices before legislators lack bi-partisan appeal. If history serves as our guide, America will emerge from this crisis, but with fundamental policy questions still unresolved. more>>




The Iowa Caucus: A Real Rotten Potato Every four years, our national presidential campaign season begins with a key contest in Iowa. Winning the coveted caucus in Iowa is a certain jumpstart to party nominations. Losing can cripple, if not fatally wound, a campaign. This commentary questions the appropriateness of The Iowa Caucus to more>>

Mitt Romney's "Corporations are People" Problems  Is a steering wheel a car? Is a kidney a person? Is a training facility a professional football franchise? Is “A” the alphabet? Is a date a calendar or a blackboard a school? Is a pawn a chess game? Is a line a tennis court or flag a golf course? Romney’s recent statements during in a contentious campaign stop came in the aftermath of a controversial Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 08-205 (2010) that ...more>>>

Reflections on the Clinton Presidency, the DLC, and Today's Political Climate  A former classmate and long-time friend asked about my reflections on the Clinton Administration. This commentary answers my friend's inquiry. It further ... more>>>

OpenSource: And How It Will Bridge Economic, Social, and Digital Divides  This commentary offers a practical look at OpenSource as a technological innovation and what it means for America's inner cities and under-resourced communities. more>


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Capitalizing The Urban Core
GraniteRG.com researchers are writing a seminal book on innovative ways to deliver financial capital to underresourced inner cities. It will be a must read for organizations and individuals involved with community development (e.g., social entrepreneurs) as well as others interested in revitalizing urban economies. Look for this and other book releases in the near future. more>>


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FAITH AND RELIGION

 THE JOURNEY Intimate Steps Through Desperate Hours A riveting book by author Kenneth D. Price that offers keys to managing life transitions. This book is a must read for people confronting a crisis as it provides hope for using such moments to explore new depths in the Lord, relationships, and oneself. To receive notices of the book's release, complete the form located here.


The Black Church In Contemporary America A national poll that takes a critical look at predominantly African American churches. more>>

ECONOMY

Gas Prices Have You Down? While Americans lament rises prices at the pump, practical steps on behalf of legislators and citizens could bring relief in the short- and long-term. more>>


 EDUCATION

 Breathing Life Back Into Our Public Schools A GraniteRG.com examination of successful strategies for turning around student performance in troubled public school districts. Find out how to participate in this research. more>>

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Recapturing Relevance: Where Did Black American Go After The 2008 Election This GraniteRG.com report will examine the importance of black voters to the Democratic Party and the Party's track record to deliver legislative victories for this voter bloc over the past 30 years. It further poses serious questions about the level of African American activism in key initiatives such as health care reform. more>>

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