Opinion

Clarence Thomas still has a conflict of interest, by the name of Ginny

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Stopping the scourge of violence inflicted on black men

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Robin Thicke’s ironic rise to pop stardom

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Obama turning into Mr. Middle Class

ANALYSIS - Obama increasingly sounds obsessed with making sure expanding the middle class, lifting Americans from stagnant wages and reducing…
/ July 30, 2013

Ohio bills would permit ‘Stand Your Ground’ guns in church and daycare

OPINION - With the ink on the George Zimmerman not guilty verdict barely dry, another state appears ready to consider…
/ July 30, 2013

Moral Mondays’ diversity problem

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK - The protests began in response to a slew of bills from the Republican-controlled General Assembly, many of…
/ July 29, 2013

Tim Allen’s n-word ‘explanation’ is so wrong it’s funny

OPINION - Tim Allen explaining how to deal with the word ni**er is hilarious. Not because he’s a comedian, but…
/ July 29, 2013

George Zimmerman’s acquittal: A call for change

OPINION - We know now that Florida could not protect Trayvon Martin, or hold the man who killed him accountable.…
/ July 28, 2013

5 rules for a happy family reunion

ESSAY - Here are a few solutions for your having your happiest family reunion yet – even if you face…
/ July 27, 2013

Will Weiner continue to woo black voters?

OPINION - Blacks helped Weiner secure the lead position in the NYC mayor's race before his second sexting scandal. His…
/ July 26, 2013

There’s something about ‘Orange is the New Black’

REVIEW - Touching on race, class, sexuality, and gender, shows such as this are breaking ground in format as much…
/ July 26, 2013

Eric Holder’s bold move on voter ID laws

ANAYSIS - Eric Holder's gambit to effectively overrule the U.S. Supreme Court is his boldest move yet as the administration's…
/ July 26, 2013

‘Fruitvale Station’: Why there’s no excuse not to see it

OPINION - 'Frutivale Station' is arguably the most powerful African-American movie of the last 10 years and it would be…
/ July 26, 2013

What Obama wishes he could do on the economy

ANALYSIS - And some of these polities, particularly the health care law, will benefit middle-income Americans. But the broader economic…
/ July 26, 2013

Angela Rye: An open letter to my unborn son

OPINION - But as I write you today, I am angry … saddened even, because I cannot provide for you…
/ July 25, 2013