Shouting people down sets bad precedent
Our tradition in the United States is that we are gentlemanly during the State of the Union.
Ron DeSantis Is Banning Black Studies in Schools and It's Disgraceful
Americans who are concerned with free speech should be terrified by reactionary government officials like DeSantis, who answer hard questions with censorship.
This Republican Party May Be the Worst We've Seen
A lot of this is about McCarthy's personal ambition, not his principles.
The Real Lesson of the Speaker Chaos Is That Trump Is Finished in the GOP
The far Right is realizing that Trump can longer be thought of as an outsider when he works hardest to promote and support his celebrity friends for office.
George Santos Is Not an Aberration. He's the Poster Child for the MAGA GOP
McCarthy will ignore Santos' and his pathological lies, which includes leveraging the pain of mass murder victims for his own gain, because he wants to win.
Kyrsten Sinema Tells the Democratic Party to Go to Hell
Many Democrats will wave goodbye to Senator Sinema as she departs the Democratic Party. However, many will tuck four of their fingers as they do it.
In Georgia, Black Voters Deliver for Democrats—Again
The Democratic Party has once again been rescued by Black voters. They now owe it to Black Americans to fight for issues that concern us.
Don't Let Russia Become a Superpower Again | Opinion
We can't let our competitors get too powerful.
Kari Lake's Defeat Shows Democrats Should Dump Sinema—But Keep Manchin
Senator Manchin is as conservative a Democrat as you will find in Congress, but he's clearly the best option out of West Virginia. But replace Sinema.
Herschel Walker Is the Anti-Obama
Today, Herschel Walker is running for U.S. Senate—as the anti-Obama: His character, health, and qualifications are all in question.
Justice Brown Jackson's Historic Reign Will Be Marred by the Conservatives
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is indeed making history. But she is coming into her position on the court handcuffed and shackled.
Biden Was Right About MAGA
Those people who are who are anti-democracy, we know that they were going to be offended.
President Biden Is Right: MAGA Republicans Are a Threat to Our Democracy
President Biden is right: Our people and our Republic are in danger from MAGA Republicans. We can no longer pretend otherwise.
The Democrats Are Ignoring Black Men. It's a Disaster for 2024
Black men want to be seen and spoken to. We want policies in place that will help us, our families, and our communities.
We Are Far From WW3
I understand that these are difficult times, but I'm not sure that we've ever had a time in U.S. history that hasn't been difficult for one reason or another.
Breonna Taylor May Get Justice—Thanks to President Biden
Today, the DOJ stepped in to grant justice to Breonna Taylor. And we should be clear about why: because of President Biden.
Biden Had a Great Week. He Should Use the Momentum to Push Baby Bonds
Should they get behind it, the Democrats could tout baby bonds for generations as proof that they support American families—especially Black and Hispanic ones.
Sorry, Democrats: We're Stuck With Joe and Kamala
Sorry, Democrats, but we are stuck with President Biden and Vice President Harris. We chose them, and now we need to stick with them.
Pro-Life Conservatives Claim to Care About Black Lives. They Don't
If conservatives want to appear sympathetic to Black life, they should start by having empathy for the Black living.
SCOTUS' Conceal Carry Decision Will Endanger Black Men and Boys Most of All
The right to bear arms is a constitutional right. The right to carry and conceal your arms is a privilege that should be limited to the people who need it.
Gun Control Is Rooted in Disarming Black Americans. But We Need Protection
One of the most understated facts about African American freedom and safety is that some of it was won by Black men and women being willing to take up arms.
California Is Calling for Reparations for Slavery. Why Isn't Biden?
President Obama brought the audacity of hope with his historic election and presidency. President Biden should be the one who brings the audacity of action.
I Don't Know How to Tell My Kids About Uvalde
The only thing in DC that speaks louder than money is votes, and I suggest we vote like our children's lives depend on it.
How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class
It is very possible to address specific racial justice issues and simultaneously address the issues of working people of all backgrounds.