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A view from the other side of the Article 12 fence

At first glance, Article 12 of the CNMI Constitution—“a requirement that the acquisition of permanent and long term interest in real property be restricted to persons of Northern Marianas Descent”—seems to be racially motivated.
Posted On Jun 29 2011 18:02
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The six sections of Article 12

There is really no reason to become emotional over who is right or who is wrong on the fate of Article 12 of our Constitution. All you need to do is read the six sections of the Article and have a better understanding of what message each Section conveys. Keep in mind when you...
Posted On Jun 29 2011 18:01
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Article 12: What it says, not what others say it says that it didn’t say

A proponent of retaining Article 12 asked if I didn't see in the current provision protection of land for the indigenous children of these islands.
Posted On Jun 29 2011 18:01
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The East is red

Tomorrow, July 1st, marks the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China and will be celebrated nationally in Beijing. Festooned red gatherings have already occurred this June in Nanjing, Shanghai, and other historic cities but the celebrative red will fly majestically...
Posted On Jun 29 2011 18:00
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