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Leonard Pitts

Published
June 3, 2014

Leonard Pitts: It doesn’t take a scientist to see errors in Republicans’ climate math

The right pretends there is a debate over climate change where 97 percent of scientists see a problem.
Published
May 21, 2014

Leonard Pitts: When women attack men, we may need to look for a broader solution

The assault on rapper and businessman Jay Z by his sister-in-law should be taken seriously, not laughed at or ignored.
Published
May 14, 2014

Leonard Pitts: ‘Liberty and justice for all’ elusive in the age of the wealth gap

A new book makes a case for a two-tier justice system, in which big money criminals don’t serve time.
Published
May 7, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Islamic extremists fear the power of educated women

The best way to fight back against a senseless act is to support girls’ education in places like Nigeria.
Published
April 23, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Faint echoes of a novel’s anger are heard in era of rising poverty.

Steinbeck’s 'Grapes of Wrath' seems freshly relevant amid today's great disparities of wealth.

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Published
April 16, 2014

Leonard Pitts: A jetliner disappears – and so does responsible news coverage

Enough, already. Please, for the love of Cronkite: Give us a break from the missing plane. Yes, we all wonder what happened to it. Yes, our hearts go out to the families seeking resolution. But really, CNN … enough. Put your hands up and step away from the story. I’m in the doctor’s office the […]
Published
April 9, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Money in politics is clear and present danger

Americans largely want public financing for campaigns but democracy is being stolen from us.
Published
April 2, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Woman who left kids in car for job interview the true face of poverty

She was desperate for work and took a chance; now her two children have been taken away from her.
Published
March 26, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Even at preschool level, America has many problems with race

There should be no excuse for children learning to fingerpaint feeling the effects of racial bias.
Published
March 19, 2014

Leonard Pitts: Abortion may stop a beating heart, but so can child abuse and neglect

The unborn get plenty of attention, but who speaks for vulnerable children once they’re here?