Stop Trying To Sanitize The Image Of A War Criminal
As America’s foremost nice lady on daytime television, Ellen DeGeneres responded to criticism over her overt display of congeniality with former President George W. Bush exactly as expected. Noting “people […]
Opinion: Rich People Publicly Complaining About Elizabeth Warren Is A Contribution To Her Campaign
For months now, a certain sect of Democrats have made their preference for the next presidential candidate abundantly clear. After the third presidential debate, it was unsurprising to see Steve […]
Opinion: There Is No Reason To Fear Impeachment, Beloveds
In a private meeting with Democrats on Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly declared “we are ready” to begin a formal impeachment inquiry against that belligerent simpleton who spends most […]
Opinion: WYD, Kamala Harris?
On the eve of the third Democratic primary presidential debate held earlier this month in Houston, an unfavorable narrative was beginning to take shape for the candidate whose bragging rights […]
Opinion: Elizabeth Warren Has A Better Idea On What Message Is More Electable
Standing before the largest crowd her ascending presidential campaign has produced thus far at Washington Square Park in New York on Monday, Elizabeth Warren directly challenged the main argument made […]
Opinion: If Bernie Sanders Hates The Media, His New Media Plan Is A Funny Way To Show It
Last month, the Bernie Sanders campaign made its displeasure with the media clear. “There seems to be a direct correlation between the media’s coverage of polls and Bernie Sanders’s specific […]
A$AP Rocky Ghosting Donald Trump Is The Smartest Thing He’s Done In Years
Before he found himself in legal trouble in Sweden, A$AP Rocky spoke like your typical goofy Negro who assumed he was impervious to the realities of widespread racism and global […]
Let Black People Eat Their Chicken Sandwiches In Peace
Although you can usually count on white folks to lead the charge when it comes to being condescending to Black people, there are sadly some Black folks who essentially say […]
Opinion: I’m Not Overlooking Joe Biden’s Gaffes Just Because Donald Trump Is A Racist Simpleton
Last week, Joe Biden delivered a relatively well-received speech in which he decried President Trump, arguing that he has “fanned the flames of white supremacy in this nation” with his […]
How Writer Bassey Ikpi Intricately Weaves The Art Of Storytelling In Her Memoir About Mental Illness
Bassey Ikpi's forthcoming memoir, "I’m Telling the Truth, but I’m Lying," is an honest and insightful look into the life of someone living with bipolar II disorder.
Opinion: The African Americans For Trump Coalition Will Be Reaching Out To You Soon, Bless Their Hearts
According to a new report from Politico, Donald J. Trump’s reelection campaign “has been quietly reaching out to prominent African Americans about joining its latest coalition,” African Americans for Trump, […]
Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running
For those worried about an unpopular John Cornyn sailing to reelection in 2020, back some of the other candidates running for Senate from Texas—including a Black woman.
Cory Booker, Julián Castro Held Their Ground During CNN's Second Debate Night
CNN really ought to tweak its format and consider producing something less superficial and insufferable in the future.
Opinion: Bernie Sanders And Elizabeth Warren Take On The Unimaginative Centrists In CNN Debate
I suppose to some extent I can respect CNN’s tacky decision to televise a drawing for its Democratic presidential primary debates. At the very least, they were letting viewers know […]
Opinion: It Doesn’t Matter If Trump’s Outbursts Are A ‘Distraction’ When His Targets Are Placed In Danger
A week ago, Donald Trump took to Twitter to level a familiar racist trope squarely at four nationally-known freshman congresswomen: Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna […]
Opinion: Will Nancy Pelosi Finally Do Something About Donald Trump’s Abuse Of Power?
The day before Special Counsel Robert Mueller arrived on Capitol Hill to testify before the House judiciary and intelligence committees, Sherrilyn Ifill, who serves as president and director-counsel of LDF, […]
Opinion: Pete Buttigieg Will Have To Deal With Homophobia In Every Community, Not Just The Black One
Before his interview with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, veteran country radio host Blair Garner reportedly sent a letter to his affiliate stations, warning them more or less not to […]
Opinion: Kamala Harris Is Only 'Slick And Slippery' Because She's A Black Woman Who Challenged Joe Biden
Joe Biden and company are trying to portray Kamala Harris negatively because she dared to challenge him. It's also similar to how the Clintons handled Obama in 2007.
Opinion: Kamala Harris Decided Not To Play It Nice With Joe Biden
Hours before night two of the Democratic presidential debates commenced, Joe Biden surrogate and Delaware Democratic Senator Chris Coons stressed for civility between the presidential contenders, arguing in an interview […]