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Leonard Pitts

Syndicated Columnist

Leonard Pitts Jr. won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2004. He is the author of the novel, Before I Forget. His column runs every Sunday and Wednesday at http://www.miamiherald.com/leonard_pitts/. Forward From This Moment, a collection of his columns, was released in 2009.

Recent Stories

Pitts: Even Tea Party foes should worry about IRS practice

Well, this is a fine mess.

Pitts: Mom who resurfaced after 11 years shows life catches up

Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. Naturally, she went to Key West, Fla.

Pitts: Rand Paul, GOP need to rethink 'outreach' to blacks

Rand Paul did just fine at Howard University, thank you very much. Or at least, that's how he remembers it.

Pitts: Paisley could adjust 'Accidental' perspective if he tried

There are many things to say about Brad Paisley's new song.

Pitts: Remember, Barry, Goliath Principle also applies to you

Dear Barry: Ordinarily, I'd address you as Mr. Obama or Mr. President, in deference to your office. But we need to have us a guy-to-guy chat here, so I hope you'll excuse the familiarity, because I just have to ask:

Pitts: Late civil rights foe proves we can escape burden of hate

A few words on the death of Elwin Wilson.

Pitts: Customers ill-served when robots of any kind answer call

Dear Whomever is in Charge of Customer Service for DirecTV:

Pitts: Portman's change of heart on gays deserves no cheers

Let there be no cheers for Rob Portman.

Pitts: If you're not free to do something stupid, you're not free

Perhaps you remember when Dr. Doom conquered the world.

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