In an era where critical issues often are overlooked, the mainstream media’s priorities remain deeply troubling at best, or at worst, very partisan. While the nation faces urgent matters like […]
Category: Opinion
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Practical Politics
Political parties in the U.S. have used party platforms–also known as party guidelines for action once in office–since the early 18th century fights over establishing a democratic republic in the […]
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The politics of reparations and Black homeownership
As definitive decisions on examples of reparations solutions come closer and closer to some semblance of being definitive, particularly in California with the new presentation of a slew of 2024 […]
Posted inOp-ed
Our role in perpetuating downfall of democracy: A call to action
Americans must refuse complacency As citizens of a democracy, our role in shaping its course cannot be overstated. Whether we cast our vote for President Joe Biden and the strides he […]
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Lawmakers unite to thwart far-right Project 2025 plan
A roadmap for Trump ‘supreme powers’ U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2) has announced the formation of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force, a new working group aimed at halting the controversial […]
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Juneteenth books by various authors
Great summer reading for youth The park shelter has been reserved. You’ve told everyone where to be and what to bring (Grandma’s favorite dessert!) and someone will set up games […]
Posted inNational, Op-ed
The death of America as we know it
What is Project 2025? By now most Americans, but not all, have either heard of Project 2025 or seen some reference to it. But too many still don’t know how […]
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Supreme Court affirms consumer protection laws
Predatory lending industry dealt a blow A recent 7-2 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court gave consumers a long-sought victory that ended more than a decade of challenges over the constitutionality […]
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The politics of canceling the newest Black federal holiday
The politics of canceling the newest Black federal holiday For the newest federal holiday, declared with an appropriate star-studded presentation by President Joe Biden in 2021, some of the gleam […]
Posted inGuest Opinions, Op-ed
Biden-Harris urgent reset with African-American voters
Must convey accomplishments over past four years As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ramp up their 2024 re-election campaign, concerns are mounting among prominent Black Democrats and operatives […]
