Opinion

How race plays a role in Obama-Clinton health care reform dynamic

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It's the obstructionism, stupid: Rubio blocks gay black judicial nominee

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Once rivals, Obama and Clinton bask in a health care wonk fest

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When men are battered

ESSAY - When my friends and I witnessed a man being battered by his female partner, we struggled over whether…
/ September 24, 2013

A challenge to 'Teach for America' on diversity

OPINION - There is no teacher-student race ratio that’s perfect...
/ September 24, 2013

From the pulpit to the pew: HIV/AIDS and the black church

ESSAY - A conversation about HIV/AIDS must begin in the pulpit and reach the pew so it can reverberate to…
/ September 24, 2013

Scandal! Why Kerry Washington was robbed at the Emmys

OPINION - This year, more than ever, Washington has solidified herself as a bonafide TV star on Hollywood's A-list...
/ September 23, 2013

For Black Caucus, African-American politics in an age of austerity

OPINION - In a city gripped by austerity the CBC remains focused on bread and butter issues...
/ September 21, 2013

From 'Bondwoman's Narrative' to '12 Years a Slave': Slavery narratives in the midst of revival

OPINION - As the release date for the highly anticipated film, '12 Years a Slave', based on Solomon Northup’s bestselling…
/ September 20, 2013

On cutting SNAP: Stop this nonsense

OPINION - My colleagues considering voting to cut this nutritional assistance program by $40 billion are about to deal a…
/ September 19, 2013

Why a step parent is a bonus parent, not a burden

ESSAY - The term “step” has such a negative connotation. Many kids are resistant to the fact that someone may…
/ September 19, 2013

Aaron Alexis was someone’s son: Our brothers are crying out and nobody’s listening

OPINION - In the African-American community, the perception of weakness is an overwhelming fear that has plagued our existence since…
/ September 19, 2013

Ken Norton will be remembered as one of the best heavyweights ever

OPINION - Norton competed in one of the most competitive eras of boxing and found much success, while pushing arguably,…
/ September 19, 2013

Rand Paul is actually right — when it comes to the War on Drugs

OPINION - As much as it must pain activists to agree with Republican Senator Rand Paul, who is not particularly…
/ September 19, 2013

The only real challenge ‘unapologetic progressive’ Bill de Blasio faces

OPINION - Bill de Blasio's only real challenge may be convincing the people with whom his message most resonates that…
/ September 18, 2013