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It’s Official: Melissa Harris-Perry Show Debut

February 19, 2012
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Here’s the debut of my wife’s new show on MSNBC! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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New Orleans Police Chief’s Best May Not Be Good Enough

November 13, 2011
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I’ll never forget February 6, 2010. I had just lost the New Orleans Mayor’s race. I was, however, at peace with my loss. I had run an honest, aggressive issues based campaign. Later that evening, my calm resolve was overcome by anger and frustration. When my then fiancée, Melissa Harris-Perry, and I…..

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American Poverty is on the Rise

September 29, 2011
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America was clobbered over the head with more bad news this month when the Census reported that the domestic poverty rate, and deep poverty rates, have reached record highs. Over 44 million Americans are living below the poverty rate — $11,139 for one person, and $25,625 for a family of…..

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Tagged america, Census, George Bush, James Perry, Loop21, poor, poverty, President Obama, wealth gap, why are people poor?

Now Is Not the Time To Lose Love For CBC and the President

September 22, 2011
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This week begins the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. As many of America’s most influential black leaders meet to network and strategize, a difficult question confronts all attendees: At this moment when African-American political and business leaders have made more gains than ever before, why are…..

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Tagged 1984, 2012, African-American, Barack Obama, Black Caucus, CBC, Congressional Black Caucus, election, Emanuel Cleaver, James Perry, Jesse Jackson, Loop21, Loop21.com, Maxine Waters, Politics, POTUS, President, White House

Melissa celebrates her book release here in NOLA!

September 6, 2011
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  PLEASE JOIN US TONITE AT ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER   FOR A DISCUSSION OF MELISSA HARRIS-PERRY’S SOON TO BE RELEASED BOOK “SISTER CITIZEN”     The Event is FREE and open to the public.

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Tagged america, ashe cultural arts center, black women, James Perry, Melissa Harris-Perry, new orleans, shame, sister citizen

Melissa talks about the government response to Katrina

August 31, 2011
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Melissa discusses the lesson Katrina taught, but America failed to learn…we need strong government.

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Tagged hurricane, katrina, Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC, rachel maddow

Reflections on disaster and the need for government

August 29, 2011
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Have you ever experienced an event so impactful that it dominates and fundamentally redirects your entire life? For my hometown of New Orleans and its residents, August 29, 2005 will be forever remembered in that way. Hurricane Katrina’s landfall was so pivotal that we in New Orleans almost universally refer…..

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Tagged conservatives, democrats, disaster, earthquake, east coast, eric cantor, hurricane irene, Hurricane Katrina, James Perry, new york, repulicans, richard shelby

Calling all Louisiana Democrats! We need you!

August 26, 2011
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Bitter over Vitter? Tired of having to lobby Bobby? Well let’s get to work! Join Melissa and me this Saturday in Alexandria, Louisiana for the “500 Days: Louisiana Red to Blue!” This is truly a grassroots movement.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. The Progressive Leaders of Louisiana have launched a project called…..

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Thanks Arnie!!!

August 23, 2011
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Much love to Arnie Fielkow! As you may have heard, he’s retiring from the City Council on October 1, 2011. When New Orleans was in one of its darkest and most difficult moments, Arnie stepped up. He and his family made huge sacrifices in order to support our great City!…..

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Melissa Harris-Perry hosts MSNBC’s “The Last Word”

August 18, 2011
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Melissa filled in for Lawrence O’Donnell last night on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” and will also be hosting Thursday and Friday. Watch last night’s episode below and tune in tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm EDT for more MHP. Watch last night’s episode.

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Tagged James Perry, Lawrence O'Donnell, Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC, The Last Word, wife
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