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Written by Tito M. Johnson
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009 |
 COMBATING CORRUPTION IN LIBERIA: Talking The Talk But Not Walking The Walk
You may recall the bold and gallant statement by the then newly elected
president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, during her inaugural address to the
Liberian nation and world: “we declare corruption public-enemy number
one”, she announced.
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Written by Alfred Jah Johnson
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Monday, 27 July 2009 |
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 Why Liberians call for justice now, may be a lifeline for the culture of impunity
All persons are born equally free and independent and have certain
natural, inherent, inalienable rights among which are the rights of
enjoying and defending life and liberty, of pursuing and maintaining
the security of the person and of acquiring, and possessing and
protecting property subject to such qualification as provided for in
this Constitution. Chapter III; Article XI
The above statement is one of many fundamental rights provided to
Liberians and residents of Liberia. Regrettably, since its inception,
the practical application of these rights has always contradicted its
theoretical version.
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Written by Omari Jackson
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Monday, 27 July 2009 |
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 Characters: Old man Fireman, the oldest man in the Holy Village Old man Zoeway, a good friend of Old man Fireman
Venue of the meeting: The Public Square , Firetown
Subject: Tom Woewiyou called on Ellen Sirleaf to apologize for her role in the Liberian war
Old man Fireman was not sure about what he was reading. He was in Monrovia when the rebels struck that day somewhere around 1989. The rebels said it was a revolution to correct what was wrong in Liberia.
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Written by Paul Jackson
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Monday, 27 July 2009 |
 1. Nothing in this declaration actually speaks to the struggles and
aspirations of the very people this so-called “Love of Liberty” met on
the Liberian Soil. It was all about those people who boarded those
ships from “you know where”…
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Written by Francis W, Nyepon
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Sunday, 26 July 2009 |
 One out of every four children in Liberia lives in extreme poverty.
This is the reult of Liberia’s civil war, deplorable social, economic
and environmental20conditions, which have deprived Liberian children of
protection and fundamental human rights. Throughout the civil crisis,
and again during the post-conflict era, these conditions made the
plight of unparented Liberian children visible to the world, and forced
many persons in advanced countries into action based on humanitarian
ground.
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Written by Benedict Wisseh
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Saturday, 25 July 2009 |
 On July 26, 2008, Liberians at home and abroad celebrated 161 years of
their country’s independence. In Liberia, the administration of
president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and the people of Kakata hosted five
former African heads of state and other foreign dignitaries to
celebrate the aging of the country.
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Written by Sekou Ahmed Donzo
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Saturday, 25 July 2009 |
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On July 18, 2009, hundreds of Liberians and friends of Liberia on
converged on two prominent sites in Ottawa, Ontario to participate in
celebrations marking the 162nd Independence of Liberia.
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Written by Chorphie Charlie
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Saturday, 25 July 2009 |
 Madam President, Ellen Johnson now stands as an accused WAR CRIMINAL by
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia. This means that our
president has lost all moral legitimacy to preside over the continuous
political governance of Liberia.
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Written by Counsellors Frederick A.B. Jayweh & James C.R. Flomo
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Saturday, 25 July 2009 |
 Anyone that were privileged and opportune to have visited and resided
in Liberia between the 1970s and 1980s might clearly and vividly
remember that between the 1970s and 1980s, Liberians were vehemently
and vigorously taught and reminded about their civil and political
rights, and their economic, social and cultural rights daily.
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Written by Joseph Kweedy Solo
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Friday, 24 July 2009 |
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 The Grand Gedeh Association in The Americas is divided and is in Court: But are we surprise?
In May of 2009, Grand Gedeans from all over the United States
converged on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the annual national
convention of the Grand Gedeh Association in The Americas. As usual,
the attendance was impressive as is usually the case in an election
year. A national election to usher in a new administration was held at
the Beverly Middle School in Upper Darby, PA. According to
eyewitnesses, the election process was full of hostility and
irregularities. In the end, a group of Grand Gedeans hailing from
Rochester, New York, were prevented from voting because according to
the Election Commision, they did not merge with the New york chapter.
But these Grand Gedeans reportedly met all the constitutional
requirements to vote.
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Written by James Fasuekoi
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Friday, 24 July 2009 |
 A new photo documentary book on the Liberian Civil War, the first of
its kind, will be released in the United States of America this July
26, 2009 in honor of Liberia’s Independence Day celebration, a press
release signed by its author, Photojournalist Mr. James Kokulo Fasuekoi
said.
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Written by Pastor Suah S. Deddeh
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009 |
THE ASSOCIATION OF LIBERIAN MINISTERS (ALCM)
2601 Colston Drive, Chevy Chase MD 20815
Press Release
Maryland, July 20, 2009 (ALCM) – Liberians and friends of Liberia will
gather at the New Hope International Lutheran Church in Laurel ,
Maryland , to attend the Intercessory and Thanksgiving Service in
observance of Liberia ’s 162nd Independence.
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Written by Omari Jackson
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Monday, 20 July 2009 |
 “Whatever the truth is,” Momo said to himself, after he heard the news
that he was a liar, and no one wanted to deal with him, “I didn’t mean
to hurt anyone.”
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Written by Vickie W. Wilson
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Monday, 20 July 2009 |
 Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission announced its
recommendations barring several politicians, including the president of
Liberia from office for certain period, many Liberians have picked up
arms, claiming that the recommendations were harsh and their
implementation could divide Liberians more.
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Written by Nvasekie Konneh
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Monday, 20 July 2009 |
 Note: In 2003, I wrote an article captioned “Why Are We Fighting”
which prompted a three part articles of rebuttal from the Liberian
writer, Paul Yeenie Harry based in Poland. The article below is the
revised version of the previous article.
When Liberians overwhelmingly embraced the war launched by the NPFL in
the early 90s, did they think that the war was going to be a Tea Party?
Even from that very beginning when there were widespread reports of
ethnic genocides committed by the rebels, wasn’t everyone looking the
other way while at the same time condemning the Doe’s government?
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