The Poisoning of Flint’s Water
It is hard to imagine such a thing happening in a city that didn’t have this particular demographic profile — mostly black and disproportionately poor.
View ArticleHillary Clinton Stumbles
Although Bernie Sanders has electability issues, the Clinton campaign has made mistakes that give him a better chance at the nomination.
View ArticleHillary Clinton’s Crucible
At the town hall, her back was against the wall, and she was brilliant. That seems to be when she gives her best performances.
View ArticleIowa’s Black Caucusgoers
Despite their relatively small numbers, black voters on Monday could make a difference in the direction of the presidential campaign.
View ArticleWhite America’s ‘Broken Heart’
The urgency of inequality as an issue is really about how some white Americans are now experiencing what many minorities here have long experienced.
View ArticleHillary Has ‘Half a Dream’
Practicality and realistic goals are proving to be a handicap for Mrs. Clinton when it comes to young voters.
View ArticleStop Bernie-Splaining to Black Voters
History and experience have burned into the black American psyche a functional pragmatism whose existence doesn’t depend on others’ approval.
View ArticleThe Fire Meets the Wall
In South Carolina and many of the coming primary states, demographics appear to work in Hillary Clinton’s favor.
View ArticlePolitics: All in My Family
A father tries to better understand the political awakening and sensibilities of his children.
View ArticleBernie Sanders Hits a Roadblock
Despite doing well with a number of voter groups, so far Sanders has not brought about nearly enough of the political upheaval he is counting on.
View ArticleClinton, Sanders and Southern Voters
A regional preference creates a cultural barrier for one candidate and a built-in advantage for the other.
View Article‘I’m Not a Super Predator’
A graduate student’s bold confrontation of Hillary Clinton raised an issue that needed to be raised.
View ArticleDemagogue for President
A nativist, sexist, arguably fascist and racist liar is the front-runner for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.
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