Colin Powell Tells Moderate GOP to “Come Out,” Back DREAM Act
by Jorge Rivas, Kai Wright on September 20 2010, 9:34AM
The general inserts himself into Washington’s immigration debate at a crucial political moment.
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Sen. Olympia Snowe Slams Tea Party Rise in GOP
by Jamilah King on September 17 2010, 1:00PM
The moderate Republican warns that there’s no such thing as ideological purity.
Topics: Politics
Obama Backs DREAM; Advocates Ramp Up for Senate Vote
by Julianne Hing on September 16 2010, 5:34PM
This week marked an important shift in political strategy for immigrant rights activists.
D.C. School Reform In Question After Mayor Fenty’s Loss
by Julianne Hing on September 16 2010, 1:13PM
Controversial reformer Michelle Rhee admits that her aggressive nature may have helped lead to the mayor’s downfall.
Topics: Politics, Schools & Youth
Rep. Keith Ellison Talks About Beating the “Anti-Islam Industry”
by Seth Freed Wessler on September 16 2010, 10:17AM
ColorLines speaks with Congress’ first Muslim member. “I urge people to come together to build some understanding,” Ellison says.
Topics: Mosque Mania, Politics
Predictably, Rangel Wins Democratic Primary
by Jamilah King on September 15 2010, 12:28PM
He may not be in danger, but his party is.
Topics: Politics
Senate to Vote on DREAM Act Before Election
by Julianne Hing on September 14 2010, 6:14PM
In a marked departure from the Democrats’ immigration reform strategy, Reid says he will try to pass the bill on its own.
Topics: Politics, Schools & Youth
This Midterm Election Season is a Tale of Two Charlies
by Jamilah King on September 14 2010, 3:39PM
From Harlem to Florida, voters are either fed up or fired up headed into November.
Topics: Politics
Rangel, Waters Ethics Trials Not Expected Till After Elections
by Jamilah King on September 13 2010, 5:07PM
Either way, it’s more bad news for Democrats headed into November’s elections.
Topics: Politics
Tea Partiers Hijack Malcolm X Speech
by Jamilah King on September 13 2010, 2:27PM
It would be funny if it weren’t so sad.
Topics: Politics
Sheriff Joe Arpaio, The Perpetual Potential Candidate
by Julianne Hing on September 13 2010, 12:19PM
Is a presidential bid in the sheriff’s near future?
Topics: Politics
Scholarship Scandal Hits Rep. Sanford Bishop
by Jamilah King on September 10 2010, 1:44PM
Yet another black lawmaker’s in the hot seat.
Topics: Politics
Is Arizona Targeting Teachers through Unfair English Standards?
by Michelle Chen on September 9 2010, 10:03AM
The Justice Department’s taking the state’s “English only” policy to court.
Topics: Politics, Schools & Youth
Obama Finally Calls Out GOP’s “Powerful Interests”
by Jamilah King on September 7 2010, 12:38PM
For the President, it’s no more mister nice guy.
Topics: Politics
Wielding ‘Gender Card,’ Women’s Groups Campaign Against ‘Political Sexism’
by Michelle Chen on September 2 2010, 4:08PM
Few would doubt that racism and sexism are handled differently in politics and the media, but how, exactly?
Sean Bell’s Widow May Run for Queens City Council
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on September 2 2010, 1:50PM
Nicole Paultre-Bell’s reportedly got most of the borough in her corner.
Topics: Politics
Former Florida Candidate Jeff Greene Sues the Media for Doing Its Job
by Jamilah King on September 2 2010, 12:32PM
Jeff Greene contends that he’s not a sore loser.
Topics: Politics
CBC Foundation Chair Orders Audit in Johnson Scholarship Scandal
by Jamilah King on September 1 2010, 3:16PM
Are Pelosi’s efforts to drain the ethical swamp in Washington working?
Topics: Politics
Glenn Beck Launches Political News Website
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on September 1 2010, 11:49AM
Beck’s biggest concern? His bottom line.
Topics: Politics
DOJ: Arizona’s Community Colleges Shut Out Immigrant Workers, Too
by Julianne Hing on August 31 2010, 6:20PM
It’s just the latest round in a series of legal warring between the desert state and the feds.
Topics: Politics, Schools & Youth
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