How The Candidates Measured Up: Grading the Democratic Debate
The wait is finally over and the roller coaster ride has begun! The first Democratic presidential debate has taken place and before they dismantle the stage and remove the podium, here's how EBONY.com...
View ArticleSo, Who Won the #DemDebate?
A presidential primary debate should be a proud symposium of ideas. A profound series of respectful arguments among ideological companions for the chance to be their party's standard-bearer in a...
View ArticleWhat Can Joe Biden Do Now? He Can Endorse Hillary
It now appears there is little rationale left for Joe Biden to enter the Democratic primary. The question of how Hillary would do with the attacks on her from Republicans over her emails and Benghazi...
View ArticleWhy Hillary Dominated the Democratic Debate (and Why the Race Isn't Over)
After months of being stuck in a rather silly media box of, ironically, her own original making, Hillary Clinton at last found herself in a competitive situation in this long unfolding presidential...
View ArticleFriday Talking Points -- Debate Talking Point Rundown
Because of the importance of the first debate of the season for Democrats, we're devoting the entire column today to scrutinizing the various talking points (good and bad) delivered by the candidates.
View ArticleInternet Rejoices After Larry David Nails It As Bernie Sanders On 'SNL'
The Internet's prayers were answered when Larry David surprised audiences as Bernie Sanders on "Saturday Night Live." In
View ArticleJim Webb Might Run For President As An Independent
The former Virginia senator is barely polling above 1 percent in Democratic primary polls.
View ArticleJim Webb Drops Out Of Democratic Presidential Primary
He is still considering continuing in the race as an independent.
View ArticleJim Webb's Campaign Ends, Leaving More Questions Than Answers
For example: What was the Jim Webb campaign, anyway?
View ArticleBiden's Exit Might Clinch the Race for Hillary
Her strong showing in the debate began this trend, and if Biden's supporters put her comfortably over 50 percent in the Democratic race, the trend may become irreversible.
View ArticleWhat Could an Independent Run by Jim Webb Mean for 2016?
It remains to be seen whether Jim Webb will run as an independent--he said he would consider his options in the coming weeks--and it's hard to tell how much support an independent campaign could...
View ArticleBenghazi Blues: Political and Media Non-Seriousness on Dramatic Display
In fact, of the more than 30 Americans evacuated from Benghazi, only seven worked for the State Department. The rest were
View ArticleThe Democratic Race May Be Over
Hillary Clinton, once burdened with a profusion of image and credibility problems, has had a great many weights lifted off her shoulders this month. The Democratic presidential front-runner has...
View ArticleMy 2015 'McLaughlin Awards' [Part 2]
Let's get on with the remaining 2016 best and worst awards. One warning: it's a very long column, so we encourage readers to pace themselves.
View ArticleJim Webb May Re-Enter the Presidential Race as an Independent
Webb exited the Democratic race following the first debate noting his difference in views with many in his party.
View ArticleHillary's Path Back to 9/11
The Iowa primary caucuses will be held one week from Tuesday. But a defining moment happened about three months ago in Des Moines when Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley held their...
View ArticleWhat if Presidential Dropouts Were Announced Like the Hunger Games?
It would look a little something like this.
View ArticleJim Webb, Donald Trump, and the Tragedy of American Whiteness
The identity politics of whiteness, intensified by a time when there have been no economical alternatives on the table, may have closed that door for tens of millions. Whether you can bring yourself...
View Article'Green News Report' - October 15, 2015
'Green News Report' is heard on many fine radio stations around the country. For additional info on stories we covered today
View ArticleReport from Purple America: Hillary Clinton Tops Values Meter In First...
There's a long way to go to the general election, and ample opportunity for candidates to up their chances by referring to the values. Whichever candidate ultimately wins, shared values will play a...
View ArticleSunday Roundup
This week, Joe Biden said no, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee said no more, while Hillary Clinton endured 11 hours of Benghazi hearings aimed more at finding attack ad soundbites than facts. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleJim Webb's Next Political Move? Some Historical Context
Should Webb seek an Independent bid for the Presidency, he will likely follow the centrist template established by Anderson, not the more liberal one set by La Follette. A Webb candidacy will likely...
View ArticleHe Needed More Time
We don't give Jim Webb enough credit. He started this whole criminal justice reform movement. If only we had given him more time.
View ArticleOde To Piper
I think we should honor the woman who started Orange Is the New Black with her prison memoir, Piper Kerman. Not only is her story beside every returning citizen as they show themselves to the world...
View Article2016 Was An Monumental Year For Space
Let's not leave planetary science out of this discussion. In July, Juno finally reached Jupiter and began examining the beautiful
View ArticleHigh Wind Postpones Launch Of NASA’s Newest Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is now targeted to launch on Christmas Day at the earliest.
View ArticleSpace Telescope Launched On Daring Quest To Behold 1st Stars
The $10 billion observatory hurtled toward its destination 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) away, or more than four times beyond the moon.
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