The right to vote is so important that black Americans, disenfranchised for so long, can no longer afford fake friends and part-time allies.
Articles by DC Authors
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Manchin “Anxious to Meet” Texas Democrats
Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) is “anxious to meet” with Texas Democrats who broke quorum back home, shying away from filibuster remarks.
Who Is Justifying Money Politics In America?
Money is always the problem when it comes to ethical decision making and is precisely why it has to be regulated to the point that it can’t be used to bribe.
On The Latest Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
The Republican justices on the United States Supreme Court have just ruled that Republican state legislators can discriminate against minority voters.
Podcast: Democracy As A Way Of Life
We talk about democracy in the context of politics and institutions, but this week’s guest draws from Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Dewey.
To Win Texas, Democrats Must Do Better In Rural Counties
Democrats can once again win Texas with a combination of the right strategy, maxed out Black and voter registration, and excited voter turnout.
Democracy And Politics Are Complicated
I get it that politics is at least sometimes about compromise. My problem has been that the liberal side seems to be doing most of the giving.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
Juneteenth is a reminder that we must never give up no matter how tough or trying the times. This year, it is especially important that we all speak up.
Money Is Speech
I’m not a constitutional scholar. I discuss issues of public interest by using my common sense, which tells me that, in our country, money is speech.
Thoughts From Biden’s Memorial Day Message
In his first Memorial Day message as President, Biden commented and emphasized what he is believes is most important: democracy.