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The art of racial 'dog whistling'

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What if Obama had debated as aggressively as Romney?

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Chris Brown and Rihanna: The teachable moment is over

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How jobs news could boost Obama

ANALYSIS - The sharp drop in the unemployment rate is a major political boon for President Obama, allowing him to…
/ October 5, 2012

Romney performs strong, but will it narrow Obama's lead?

ANALYSIS - Mitt Romney performed strongly in his first debate against President Obama, potentially reversing weeks in which his campaign…
/ October 4, 2012

Jill Scott says Zoe Saldana can play Nina Simone with 'prosthetic nose' and 'some darker makeup'

OPINION - In a recent interview, Jill Scott supported the idea that Saldana should play Nina Simone based on her…
/ October 3, 2012

Was Utah Republican Mia Love an 'anchor baby'?

ANALYSIS - The rising star in the GOP, fresh off her prime-time convention speaking spot, could find herself fighting off…
/ October 3, 2012

It's time for Jesse Jackson Jr. to exit stage left

OPINION - The curious case of Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. appears to grow more curious by the day...
/ October 3, 2012

Is Usher going too hard after Tameka Raymond?

OPINION - Usher has the legal standing to sell off his property, but wouldn't the civilized thing to do be…
/ October 2, 2012

George Will's race-based explanation for Obama's lead: America can't fire a black man

OPINION - Washington Post columnist George Will has a novel explanation for why President Barack Obama continues to lead challenger…
/ October 2, 2012

Cam Newton needs to show his critics he can overcome adversity

OPINION - Both figuratively and - through his now-famous touchdown dance - literally, Cam was Superman. But if you like…
/ October 2, 2012

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Real talk on domestic violence, the pain… the shame… and the roots

OPINION - The bottom line is: hurt people hurt other people. The truth is that violence, up close and personal,…
/ October 1, 2012

Where is the black 'New Normal' in primetime?

OPINION - It is absolutely wonderful that sitcoms like 'The New Normal' are expanding the definition of the nuclear family;…
/ October 1, 2012

The presidential debates: Can Obama blunt a Romney comeback attempt?

ANALYSIS - For Mitt Romney, the presidential debates that start on Wednesday in Denver are perhaps his last and best…
/ October 1, 2012

Can black youth repeat their strong voter turnout from 2008?

OPINION - In 2008, a greater share (63.9 percent) of black citizens under 30 overcame the unnecessary hurdles of registration…
/ September 28, 2012