Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last weekend marked the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s improbable ascendancy to the White House. But, for many in this country, … [Read more...]
Shutdown Allowed Trump to Play Poisonous Political Game
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Donald Trump had the government shutdown that he wanted. No one should be confused about this. The shutdown allowed Trump and Republicans to ply their poisonous … [Read more...]
Black Leaders Need to Stand Up for Black People
Why Do Blacks Allow the Mainstream Media to Choose their Leaders? By Raynard Jackson (NNPA Newswire Columnist) I am fond of saying, “weak people take strong positions on weak … [Read more...]
A Time to Reflect
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Edgar Ray Killen died in a Mississippi penitentiary on Jan. 11th at the age of 92. A person’s passing is never something to celebrate. Mr. … [Read more...]
Dr. King in the Age of Trump
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Earlier this week, we celebrated another birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If Dr. King was still with us today, he would have … [Read more...]
Florida’s ESSA State Plan Lacks Important Information
As a Parent, I Recognize that I am the Biggest Advocate for My Children By Donna Fletcher (Conference Coordinator, National Science Teachers Association) As a parent, I recognize that I am … [Read more...]
Black Women Need Real Change, Not Just Thanks
By La’Tasha D. Mayes (Executive Director, new Voices for Reproductive Justice) After Roy Moore’s defeat at the hands of Alabama voters—driven by Black voter turnout, especially the votes of … [Read more...]
Walker Should Be Ashamed of His Inaction on Lincoln Hills
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I guess I should be jumping for joy, but I am not. My feet are firmly planted in my frustration at the announcement of Governor Scott Walker … [Read more...]
Re-Election Ploy, Pure and Simple
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Why hasn’t Scott Walker ever taken the time to visit the trouble plagued juvenile institutions (Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake) during his … [Read more...]
Supremes to Look at Ohio Purging Nonvoters
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Civil rights groups argue that when Ohio purged names of nonvoters it violated Federal law. Ohio counters that it is purging names to prevent voter fraud. On … [Read more...]
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