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Former CBC Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s In Trouble

by Jamilah King on August 31 2010, 12:58PM

Another black lawmaker faces allegations of ethics violations.

Topics: Politics

One Thing Beck Can’t Claim: Black Supporters

by Jamilah King on August 30 2010, 7:19PM

There may have been a lot of red, white, and blue — but there wasn’t a ton of black in attendance.

Topics: Politics

The Jan Brewer Post-Primary Victory Tour

by Julianne Hing on August 30 2010, 3:26PM

Xenophobia in your face.

Topics: 2010 Elections, Politics

Beck’s ‘Restoring Honor’ Rally, in Perspective

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 30 2010, 2:51PM

Beck’s recent efforts clearly pale in comparison to the history he’s trying to hijack.

Topics: Glenn Beck, Politics

Glenn Beck’s MLK Dream is Perverse, But What’s Our Vision?

by Kai Wright on August 26 2010, 11:00AM

Beck and the right have been the loudest national voices on race for too long.

Topics: Glenn Beck, History, Kai Wright, Politics

Glenn Beck Turns MLK’s Dream to Nightmare on Anniversary

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 25 2010, 1:58PM

Talk show host plans to hold rally with Sarah Palin to rally his conservative base.

Topics: Politics

Meek and Rubio Move Ahead in Florida; McCain Wins in Arizona

by Jamilah King on August 25 2010, 9:25AM

Florida’s Senate and gubernatorial races are sure to be bellwethers for the national political mood.

Topics: Politics

Following Florida’s Political Winds

by Jamilah King on August 24 2010, 5:52PM

Big money, high drama and, of course, the Tea Party. Why we’re watching the Sunshine State.

Topics: Politics

McConnell on Obama’s Christianity: “I Take Him at His Word”

by Kai Wright on August 23 2010, 10:07AM

GOP leadership continues to show just how irresponsible it’s willing to be.

Topics: Kai Wright, Politics

Native Human Rights Advocate Defies Conservative Attacks in Iowa

by Michelle Chen on August 20 2010, 10:50AM

Karen Mackey, executive director of the Sioux City Human Rights Commission has stood up amid political controversy driven by the right.

Topics: On Gender, Politics

Poor, Jobless, and Getting out the Vote

by Michelle Chen on August 19 2010, 9:15AM

Labor hopes to make the unemployed their own political interest group.

Topics: On Gender, Politics

U.S. Considers Lifting Cuban Travel Embargo

by Julianne Hing, Hatty Lee on August 18 2010, 5:48PM

Here’s a peek at modern life in the country.

Topics: Global Affairs, Politics

More Money, More Problems for Jerry Brown, Too

by Jamilah King on August 17 2010, 6:47PM

Controversy erupts over pension records, which could cost taxpayers millions.

Topics: Politics

Meg Whitman’s Spending Spree Continues

by Jamilah King on August 16 2010, 3:10PM

Former eBay boss adds another $13 million from personal fortune to campaign for CA governor.

Topics: Politics

Tea Party Holds Rally at the Border

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 16 2010, 2:52PM

$600 million in border enforcement just ain’t enough, say organizers.

Topics: Immigration, Politics

Obama’s Big Blunders On Immigration

by Julianne Hing on August 13 2010, 3:26PM

When it comes to reform, it’s been a long year of empty promises.

Topics: Immigration, Politics

Florida’s McCollum Wants SB 1070 For His State

by Julianne Hing on August 12 2010, 4:29PM

Arizona lawmakers would be jealous, he says.

Topics: Arizona's SB 1070, Immigration, Politics

Anti-Muslim Bus Ad Set to Exploit “Ground Zero Mosque” Fear

by Michelle Chen on August 11 2010, 11:25AM

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority just gave its blessing to an anti-Muslim ad campaign, brought to you by the American Freedom Defense Initiative.

Topics: Mosque Mania, Politics

The White House’s Leftwing Punching Bag

by Kai Wright on August 10 2010, 5:00PM

Gibbs’ attack was cynical, arrogant or both.

Topics: 2010 Elections, Politics

14th Amendment Chatter’s Too Much for Even Bush-Era GOP

by Kai Wright on August 10 2010, 9:46AM

What’s that tell us about today’s “conservative” leaders?

Topics: 14th Amendment, Kai Wright, Politics

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