Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) proved this week–again–that the Democratic Party’s leadership is stuck in a time warp, still acting like their base is made up of polite, NPR-listening […]
Author Archives: Jasmyne Cannick
Democrats need a Kendrick Lamar masterclass
Democrats need to quit trying to play patty-cake with people who are throwing punches. They’re bringing polite, debate-club energy to a full-blown street fight and expecting applause just for showing […]
Snoop Dogg and Caitlyn Jenner: Privilege Over Principles
What do Snoop Dogg and Caitlyn Jenner have in common? No, this isn’t the setup for a bad joke—it’s a tragic reality. They’ve become poster children for the misguided belief […]
When Hip-Hop Sold Its Soul for a Stack
Once upon a time, a long time ago, in a land not that far away, hip-hop was the voice of the streets. It was a movement, a message, and a […]
Remembering my best friend on World AIDS Day
There are several times a year that I talk about losing my best friend…

