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Who Are ‘Gangbangers’ and Are They Treated Fairly? [Reader Forum]
by Nia King on October 22 2012, 9:03AM
Colorlines readers respond to the second presidential debate’s heated exchanges on immigrants, women, and diversity vs. fairness.
Topics: Immigration, Immigration Reform, Politics
DOJ Monitoring Early Voting in True the Vote’s Homebase
by Brentin Mock on October 19 2012, 12:09PM
DOJ coming to True the Vote’s crib to monitor elections.
How are Obama and Romney Spending Their Campaign Money?
by Jorge Rivas on October 19 2012, 10:47AM
Mitt Romney has spent more than three times as much as Obama to travel.
Food Stamp Bashing, Race, and the Bi-Partisan Attack on the Safety-Net
by Seth Freed Wessler on October 19 2012, 10:00AM
The GOP is winning the rhetorical war on poverty because Obama’s afraid to talk about race. And the results could be disastrous for millions of families.
Topics: Economy, Food Stamps, Politics
A True Army Responds to True the Vote Threats
by Brentin Mock on October 18 2012, 5:00PM
Civil Rights attorneys and researchers strike back against True the Vote and their phantom voter fraud menace.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, /NOW Blog, Politics
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Just How Hard is it for a Navajo Elder to Get Voter ID? [VIDEO]
by Aura Bogado on October 18 2012, 10:45AM
Although many people think it’s relatively easy to get an ID, one Navajo elder would disagree.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Politics
How Native Voters Are Routinely Disenfranchised in Arizona
by Aura Bogado on October 18 2012, 10:00AM
From voter ID laws to inaccessible polling stations, Native voters in Arizona face a cascading series of hurdles to participating in the November election.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Obama Won the Prize for Authentically Hugging His Wife at the Debate
by Jorge Rivas on October 17 2012, 11:40AM
Which candidate gave his wife the best hug?
What You Need to Know: The ‘Binders Full of Women’ Directory
by Jorge Rivas on October 17 2012, 11:23AM
There’s a Facebook page, Twitter account and a Tumblr for the meme. But first things, first: the statement was misleading.
Is True the Vote Shaking Down States With Nuisance Lawsuits?
by Brentin Mock on October 17 2012, 10:42AM
The battered group’s poll watching “army” is on the retreat, but is it now trying to cash in through harassing state election officials?
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Jeff Chang on Hope, Change and How Culture Can Shape Politics
by Jamilah King on October 17 2012, 10:06AM
The author of one of the hip-hop generation’s seminal texts talks about shifting cultural images of Barack Obama, storytelling and what’s been inspiring him lately.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Facing Race 2012, Politics
An Illustrated Guide to All The Finger Pointing at Last Night’s Debate
by Jorge Rivas on October 17 2012, 9:05AM
At last night’s second presidential debate, pointing and sometimes wagging fingers sparred.
‘Binders Full of Women,’ Violent Single Moms and Other Debate Moments
by Akiba Solomon on October 17 2012, 8:52AM
At least nobody can call the second debate between Mitt Romney and President Obama boring.
Topics: 2012 Election, Akiba Solomon, Gender & Sexuality, Politics
Supreme Court Refuses Republican Request to Halt Early Voting in Ohio
by Jorge Rivas on October 16 2012, 1:20PM
Supreme Court refuses Republican request to halt early voting in Ohio days before election.
Michelle Obama Casts Absentee Ballot, Urges Supporters to Vote Early
by Jorge Rivas on October 15 2012, 4:57PM
Obama’s campaign said it was the first time a presidential nominee and his spouse will not vote in person on Election Day.
‘Put the White Back in the White House’ Meme Moves from Twitter to GOP Rally
by Jorge Rivas on October 15 2012, 11:31AM
A racist anti-Obama trending topic making the rounds on Twitter for months finally made an appearance on a t-shirt at a Romney campaign rally this past weekend.
Easier as a Latino? Rosie Pérez Schools Mitt Romney in New Video
by Jorge Rivas on October 15 2012, 9:19AM
Easier as a Latino? Rosie Perez sets Mitt straight.
Why is Abortion a Sidenote in the Big Show?
by Akiba Solomon on October 12 2012, 11:26AM
Staunchly anti-choice Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan got off easy on reproductive health rights at last night’s debate. Which makes sense, since the issue was cast as a personal matter.
Topics: Akiba Solomon, Gender & Sexuality, Politics
Paul Ryan Sticks to His Guns—and Points Them at the Social Safety Net
by Imara Jones on October 12 2012, 9:41AM
After the vice presidential debate, the divide between the candidates on jobs, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security could not be more stark.
Topics: 2012 Election, Economy, Paul Ryan, Politics
Judicial Watch Explains Its ‘Integrity’ While Swing States Take Spotlight
by Aura Bogado on October 12 2012, 8:40AM
With the presidential election less than a month away, eligible voters in swing states are fighting to make sure that they’ll be counted on November 6.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
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