Donald Trump Says Blacks and Hispanics are Responsible for Violent Crime
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Donald Trump is respected for his business acumen, but his political commentary leaves much to be desired. He is also accused by political opponents of being a racist and tends to make remarks that confirm, rather than refute, these allegations. This week, Donald Trump went to Twitter to state that he [...]
A Texas Tea Party leader is in trouble for admitting what many voting rights advocates have long suspected. In a rare moment of unabashed honesty, the activist admitted that the GOP doesn’t want black people to vote. “I’m going to be real honest with you,” Tea Party leader Ken Emanuelson said at a Dallas County [...]
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By Victor Trammell Michael Steele (pictured) is the former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). The outspoken 54-year-old was the first African American in history to ever head the RNC. Steele was at the helm of the organization from January of 2009 to January 2011. In 2006, Michael Steele made a losing bid for the [...]
Continue reading …Obama’s Half Brother Selling President’s Hand Written Letters For $15,000 Each
May 30, 2013 18 Comments
Kenya’s newly elected president is under investigation for war crimes and the country is on edge as it forecasts the future. Maybe that stress got to Obama’s half brother because he is seeking to secure himself financially by selling two of President Obama’s letters for $15,000 a piece. The notes are written to President Obama’s [...]
Continue reading …Republicans Think They Can Win 2014 Elections Because Of Issues With “Obamacare”
May 29, 2013 13 Comments
By Staff Blogger Republicans campaigning for next year’s congressional elections might choose to use “Obamacare” as one of their platforms to attack the Obama administration in the hope of getting voters to give them control of Congress. But what if they’re wrong and the Affordable Care Act is a success? That would certainly put a [...]
Continue reading …Vikings’ Adrian Peterson, Stands Against Gay Marriage, Says “I’m not with it.”
May 28, 2013 49 Comments
By Staff Blogger Adrian Peterson, running back for the Minnesota Vikings, seems to have taken up the stand from Chris Kluwe on the issue of gay marriage. During an interview on Sirius/XM NFL satellite radio, when the subject of the conversation turned to gay marriage, Peterson said that he wasn’t with that. Hosts of the [...]
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Even as new data suggests that Obamacare may cause less upheaval to the health care system than previously predicted, new polling suggests that most Americans are still are not on board. A full three years after it was enacted, most Americans still disapprove of the health care law. A CNN/ORC International poll released Monday indicates [...]
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What else can I say; I am truly impressed with the durable activism and the inflexible courage showcased by the LBGT (lesbian, gay, lesbian, transgender) community. Because regardless of whether you agree with their views or not, it is impossible to ignore the incredible strides that they have made since beginning their movement as recently [...]
Continue reading …Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Has No Money For Schools, But Wants Residents to Finance Stadium
May 21, 2013 45 Comments
On Monday Chicago teachers ended a three day march throughout the city to protest the closure of over 50 public schools Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city can’t afford. But while Emanuel says there’s no money in the budget for schools, he does expect residents to foot the bill for a new stadium. Even though [...]
Continue reading …Dr. Boyce: President Obama Lacks the Moral Authority to Give His Lopsided Speech at Morehouse
May 20, 2013 308 Comments
by Dr. Boyce Watkins This week, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address to the young men at Morehouse College. I was happy to see the president speak to these men, for I’m sure they were inspired by his presence. The achievements of Barack Obama are nothing short of legendary and inspirational, he deserves to [...]
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