Really? You’re shocked to discover I’m a liberal? I’ve always been a liberal, but that doesn’t mean what a lot of you apparently think it does. Some of you suspected. Some of you were shocked. Many of you have known me for
Many of you have likely seen news of Congressman Heck’s desperate, craven attempt to distance himself from Donald Trump. As you watch his efforts, please know and share these simple facts: This is not leadership. This is a craven, desperate, pathetic attempt
White working-class voters should think twice before electing another flag-waving, immigrant-bashing, billionaire-enriching politician. — by Mitchell Zimmerman Two generations ago, many white working-class Democrats bought into Ronald Reagan’s promise of a better nation. Eager for “morning in America” — and swayed by
White Americans have no right to judge the outpouring of black anger in Ferguson. — by Jill Richardson Shortly before Michael Brown’s fateful encounter with Ferguson cop Darren Wilson, I was appointed as a teaching assistant in a class on race and
Coca-Cola deserves praise for its inclusive Super Bowl commercial. —by Raul A. Reyes During this year’s Super Bowl, Coca-Cola debuted a 60-second commercial paying tribute to the diversity of our nation. Coke’s “It’s Beautiful” ad featured expansive scenes of the country and
The racist attacks on a young Mexican-American prodigy who sang the National Anthem didn’t occur in a vacuum. By Raul A. Reyes Before game three of the recent NBA Finals in San Antonio, Sebastien de la Cruz stepped up to the microphone and belted
It will take more than President Barack Obama’s tenure to vanquish American prejudice and racial injustice. — by Emily Schwartz Greco and William A. Collins Having an African-American president is convenient. It boosts U.S. credibility in the Global South and makes us
