As Much Education as they Can Afford – Romney Remark Renews a Different Kind of Voter Suppression
Curbing access to higher education may be as, if not more significant, than voter disenfranchisement. Mitt Romney’s stump comment that students should “get as much education as they can afford,” soaring … Continue reading
Obama LGBT Rights Stand is a Line in the Sand for the Future
Seven days ago, a calm and collected President Barack Obama, sat down for an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts. An interview with the President, particularly during an election year, … Continue reading
Trayvon Martin: Let Justice Be Color Blind
Wide eyed and silent, a frightened looking George Zimmerman, arrested and charged for the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, was escorted into a Seminole County Courtroom for his first appearance. Finally, … Continue reading
Elephant Droppings: The Far Right’s 10 Most Wanted
Power. That’s the name of the game in Republican politics. Not principle. Not vision. Who are the core players in that power game? t2P has combed several lists of ‘key’ … Continue reading
Trayvon Martin: Justice Should Be Blind, not Racially Tone Deaf
UPDATED – If a woman is being stalked, the stalker can be penalized just for doing that. A young black man walking in a predominantly white Florida neighborhood is not … Continue reading
Sunday Funnies
Our weekly survey of the best political cartoons includes, as you’d guess the Trayvon Martin case, the Paul Ryan budget, and some etch-a-sketchy moments… Bob Gorrell
Oscars Leaving Black Americans Blue…
The Oscars are known for many odd customs and bits of superstition, but American Blacks best know the Color Purple Curse. Viola Davis was upset by the veteran Meryl Streep … Continue reading
Arizona Alien Angst Causes Constitutionally Crooked Chicano Culture Clash
UPDATED 02.19.12 – In 1939, the Nazis burned books. In the 1940s and 1950s, reactionaries in McCarthyist Cold War America burned and banned them. Today the implementation of HB 2281 has given … Continue reading
Is There A Leader Amongst Us?
Dr. Cornel West, author and professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, and TV/radio talk host Tavis Smiley have created a lot of debate by criticizing President Obama’s leadership on … Continue reading
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