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Slideshow: theGrio's week in review 2/21 - 2/27

12:20 PM on 02/26/2010

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The Rev. Al Sharpton and Tavis Smiley got into a heated dispute over President Obama's policies regarding African-Americans, the president held a no less contentious bi-partisan summit in a last ditch effort to rescue health care reform and David Paterson relented to increasing pressure by agreeing to abandon his campaign for a full term as New York's governor. TheGrio covered these stories and more this week. Check out this slideshow for highlights of the week that was.

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Jobs bill advances, but is the Senate still paralyzed?: OPINION - Think of what could be accomplished if Republicans accepted President Obama's hand more often than they give him a cold shoulder...READ MORE

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Why sexaholics get no love: OPINION - Whether it's Tiger Woods or Eric Benet, no one seems to believe sex addiction is a real problem...READ MORE

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CPAC reveals Republican identity crisis: OPINION - After watching the videos and reading the speeches one can clearly see a GOP that is at war with itself in terms of ideology and imagery...READ MORE

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Why Obama should reconcile with Rev. Jesse Jackson: OPINION - President Obama should embrace the legacy and wisdom of Rev. Jackson--and so should the rest of us...READ MORE

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Sharpton-Smiley fight reveals rift in black leadership over Obama: OPINION - While the battle between Tavis Smiley and Al Sharpton makes for good radio, it does not make for good black leadership...READ MORE
Obama's last stand on health care reform: OPINION - For the first time in a while, Obama is taking the lead and seizing the reins in the health care debate...READ MORE

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White sorority victory at step competition causes a stir: OPINION - There's more to be gained by sharing black history and culture. The problem arises when the culture is not being fully presented...READ MORE

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Charles Rangel should resign in light of ethics panel ruling: OPINION - Rep. Rangel would do the public - and his party - a favor by opting to go gently into the good night...READ MORE

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Van Jones returns: 'I'm more committed to the politics of hope now': OPINION - So what's on Jones' mind these days? Everything from the meaning of the NAACP Image award to the African-American community's role in the green economy...READ MORE

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Paterson's downfall shouldn't eclipse his remarkable rise: OPINION - In David Paterson's mind, he wasn't supposed to lose...READ MORE

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