By: Selam Retta, Tsehainy.com
Published October 21, 2008

Free Market? The only time that ever came close to existence is probably during the early stage of this nation’s founder’s time. I mean, the whole basis for revolution was that, taxation without representation to the King, Monarch, Big-Bank, Big-Government, and Big-Corporation who wish to control their lives. They armed themselves to reserve their right to revolt again, if they have to. The citizens then were a lot more informed and aware of things than those of us today. Do we have true free market today? … absolutely not. The term is just passed around to conceal the fact that some are privileged with more access to wealth, influence and power than others. You can call them the “invisible government”.

Op-Ed: Obama…He’s Not Only One of Us

Mimi, TsehaiNY.com
Published September 22, 2008

So much emphasis has been put on Barack Obama this presidential election, that if elected, he would be the first black president in the history of the good old United States of America.  Everywhere in churches, bars and bus stops, black people are already celebrating.  What the?!

Let us not overlook the big picture here, people: Obama is half black and white.  Let me repeat it again: Obama is half black and white. 

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Berhan Tsehai
Tsehainy.com
Published June 14th 2008

Yesterday, while at work I heard the disturbing news about Tim Russert. The host of 'Meet The Press' had suddenly died of a heart attack at the age of 58. Like most Americans I was shocked. I understand that death is inevitable, and our entire life is essentially leading up to it, yet the news was shocking because Tim Russert seemed to still have been in the prime of his career. The senior vice president of NBC News was arguably the best in the business. His weekly show on Sunday mornings is one I hardley ever miss.

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To Have or Not to Have Them Early?

As with anything, the issue of having children early has both pros and cons.  It can be claimed that having children early is a plus since the parents are young and will have the much-needed energy to play with and raise their children.  In addition, when the children grow up, there is usually a friendship type of relationship between parents and themselves.  

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Tezeta Girma, Tsehainy.com
Published, March 16th 2008

Ok, so I was moving.  Not a very fun thing to do but regardless one that had to be done. Let’s just say not every step of the process was smooth.  Because of the frustration and not so helpful individuals I had to deal with, I did not expect anyone to be sympathetic to me and I was not going to show sympathy towards anyone.  However, my assumption was reversed once I went to pick up the moving truck.

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Note from the Editor:
Below is a creative peice written by Albert (Bekele) Carrasco about the battle of Adwa.

Hoping when this letter reaches you, that you are in the best of health, and that you are enjoying your independence just as much as I certainly am.  I had much time on my hands, and I was sort of feeling melancholy, and I sort of remembered with much glee and appreciation that by the time you have read this letter, that it will be March 1, 2008. Read More

Tezeta Girma, Tsehainy.com Staff
Published January 29th, 2008

When a bride says "I Do" to her groom, she is not only accepting him but everything he comes with-his family!  So it got me thinking, how do we Habeshas feel about interracial or intercultural union between a man and a woman?  This question brings up another can of worms in its own such as "Are Ethiopians racist?", "Do we consider ourselves black or African American?"

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