By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist We are reminded almost daily that President Obama’s favorable poll numbers are at an all-time low. While that is unmistakably true, that’s only half of the … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – An unnecessary roadblock
By Senator Lena C. Taylor A few years ago, I had a very humbling experience with a constituent of mine. He walked into my office after being released from prison earlier that day. After he … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – A sign of the times
By State Representative, Leon D. Young If you are like me, you probably have noticed the rapidly falling gas prices -- as of late. It wasn’t that long ago that several articles appeared in the … [Read more...]
An open letter to Congress and the Black community
By Gary L. Flowers NNPA Columnist The bombs which burst in Birmingham, Alabama on this date 48-years ago are exploding in Congress today. “Bombingham” as many referred to the city was the hot … [Read more...]
What Wisconsin needs now…is jobs
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week, the Legislature returns after a summer recess and recall elections. The Governor, and his fellow GOP members, repeatedly stated that this session must … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Get on the bus!
By State Representative, Leon D. Young It would appear that it’s business as usual for congressional Republicans. Last Week, President Obama went before a joint session of Congress in an effort … [Read more...]
The long, vicious assault on voting rights in America
By Gary L. Flowers NNPA Columnist The attack on voting rights for people of color in the United States of America is as old as the Republic itself. While Thomas Jefferson penned egalitarian … [Read more...]
President Obama treated like Rodney Dangerfield
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield, President Obama does not get any respect. In fact, no modern United States commander-in-chief has been disrespected … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Voter suppression: For real!
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Wisconsin now has the dubious distinction of having been one of the most lenient states in terms of encouraging voter participation to now being one of … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama’s strategic leadership for jobs
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist The American Jobs Act has been presented to the Congress of the United States by President Barack H. Obama. This is another major step forward to … [Read more...]
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