Young people must defend democracy in dark times by Ben Jealous
We just fell back. The season of darkness is coming. But this year, more than any I can remember, that darkness feels existential, not just seasonal.
Hegseth’s war on ‘woke’ is an assault on American history by Clarence Pagfe
When Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of any official observance of “cultural awareness” months in the military service, I immediately wondered what it would mean for the legacy of Milton Olive.
Endorsing Kamala Harris was Dick Cheney’s finest hour by Julianne Malveaux
Dick Cheney, who died this week at age 83, was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in modern American politics.
Winsome Earle-Sears’ candidacy a missed opportunity by Sophia A. Nelson and Colita Nichols Fairfax
When Winsome Earle-Sears — who lost to Democrat Abigail Spanberger by nearly 15 points Tuesday — became the first Black woman nominated for governor of Virginia by a major political party, history took note.
Earle-Sears’ campaign ploy over transgender people demonizes vulnerable population by Roger Chesley
Transgender teens ages 13 to 17 comprise a scant 3.1% of the youth population in Virginia. But trans issues have loomed unusually large in Virginia’s gubernatorial election this year — and not in a good way.
Serving as a poll worker builds confidence in Virginia elections by Ivy Main
If you are worried about American democracy, you have plenty of company. Who your company is, though, depends on your concern.
The case for Jay Jones by Phillip Thompson
In Virginia politics, we often say that the Attorney General’s Office is where law and politics collide. It determines whether our justice system will serve all Virginians equally — or become a politicized weapon of a partisan actor. As Black …
When the blues hit home, family wages matter by Ben Jealous
The old blues singer had it right: “When a lady gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries. When a man gets the blues, he grabs the train and rides.”
Obama challenges Trump’s remap power grab by Clarence Page
Friends who are frustrated by the current White House regime still ask me, “Where is Obama?”
Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground reflects history of neglect and resilience by Chip Colwell
The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot.
Scientists warn coral reefs have passed a tipping point, threatening oceans and economies worldwide by Ben Jealous
My parents’ marriage was illegal in Maryland in 1966, so they moved west.
Pentagon policy sparks media walkout, public outcry by Clarence Page
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has done it again.
Billionaires benefit from government shutdowns by Igor Volsky
Most people are surprised to learn government shutdowns, and the ensuing finger-pointing, haven’t always been a mainstay of American politics.
Trump’s real problem with Black women by Julianne Malveaux
Donald Trump has a type — and it’s not the one tabloids flaunted. His real issue is Black women who hold power.
Hypocrisy in holy robes by Ben Jealous
When a revered church leader blesses cruelty as holiness, he’s not preaching Paul’s gospel. He’s sanctifying Sodom’s sin.
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