My own reputation as a political analyst—now smashed and scattered all over the ground—may indeed eventually recover. Maybe. But that’s a personal hope I can nourish from within.The U.S., the […]
Category: Op-ed
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion, Practical Politics
Why we should celebrate the success of Head Start
Did you know that Head Start programs are more than just preschool? The program can be a lifeline for children and their families, helping them thrive through education, health, and […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion, Opinion-OW, Practical Politics
Pratical Politics
In the midst of all the political drama swirling around us all, there are still many other cliff-hanger situations going on. This is either the most exciting time in modern […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion, Practical Politics
Biden Administration not giving up on student loan forgiveness
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new proposed regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting around 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship. The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Department of […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW
Black retirees growing older and poorer
As Americans live longer, the ability to remain financially independent is an ongoing struggle. Especially for Black and other people of color whose lifetime incomes are often lower than that […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW
We should all follow the Georgia voter turnout example
On the first day of voting in the state of Georgia, more than 344,000 people waited in lines for as long as it took to cast their votes in this […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion, Opinion-OW, Practical Politics
Pratical Politics
Okay, within the next two weeks, it should all be over. The early ballots will have been counted, the Nov. 5 voting tallies will have been done—maybe a slight delay […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW, Practical Politics
Pratical Politics
It is not unusual for desperate, put-upon people to flail out and sometimes kill or kick out attempts to help them assuage their difficulties. The results are most often a […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW, Practical Politics
Pratical Politics
Uh-oh! Just when political reality seemed to be getting a bit more predictive, here comes the sharp curve of doubt.The Harris campaign (because she is still a part of the […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion-OW, Practical Politics
Time to address impact of opioids among Blacks
The opioid crisis, once perceived as predominantly affecting rural, White communities, disproportionately impacts Black Americans. This is a result of long-standing health equity barriers, documented in both local reports and […]
