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Bipartisanship cannot be a dirty word, by Ben Jealous

What is one thing — just one — you can agree on with someone on the opposite side of the political divide? The late Gen. Colin Powell once told me, “Figure that out and you can get a lot done. …

Trump creating ‘kakistocracy’, by Clarence Page

“Kakistocracy” is trending again.

Malcolm X lawsuit challenges systemic injustice, by Marc H. Morial

For decades, [U.S. government agencies and the NYPD] viewed Black activism as a threat to national security, resulting in the unchecked targeting of prominent leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Marcus Garvey. This lawsuit seeks accountability for the …

Can America’s unity begin at the dinner table? By Ben Jealous

With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps the main overarching topic of our national conversation in recent years. And it has taken root within many of our …

Dems let a generation of supporters slip away, by Clarence Page

Far-right streamer Nick Fuentes, who usually welcomes publicity, received the type he probably didn’t want after Donald Trump’s election victory.

What the Black church can teach us about ‘Black on Black care’ and the election

In a recent sermon at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, Pastor William Lamar IV introduced the congregation to the concept of “Black on Black care.” The concept, coined by the Rev. Nick Peterson, assistant director of the African …

Trump’s policies on Ukraine could redefine America’s global role, by Chuck Richardson

Following a very stunning and dangerous setback for Ukraine, the election of Donald Trump poses even greater obstacles to any favorable outcome in that war.

Why we cannot go backward on clean energy, by Ben Jealous

More jobs. Better jobs. Lower energy prices. Cleaner water. Cleaner air. Fewer asthma attacks. Fewer heart attacks. Those are just a few of the benefits working people and communities across this country are reaping from the transition from fossil fuels …

Will Democrats learn from the loss?, by Clarence Page

In the aftermath of Vice President Kamala Harris’ decisive electoral loss to Donald Trump, my mind kept going back to a memorable and widely repeated gaffe by a man who was not on the ballot.

Biden must act on environment, by Ben Jealous

Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on Nov. 12. The administration should pull out all the stops to work with …

Presidential campaign ends on cruel notes, by Clarence Page

It seems to me that Tony Hinchcliffe, the podcast host and alleged “roast comedian” who warmed up the crowd at Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, could have found a less gratuitously cruel way …

Election Day should be a federal holiday, by Julianne Malveaux

The man is tall, chocolate black, with a crown of silver hair. He cocks his head in some kind of way, like he is moving on purpose. If I go to the gym early, I see him walking down the …

‘Democracy dies in darkness’, by David W. Marshall

As owner of the Washington Post, one has to wonder if Jeff Bezos reads his own newspaper with any sense of appreciation or concern.

Is Donald Trump a fascist? Close enough, by Clarence Page

Donald Trump and MAGA loyalists may scoff at the charge that he’s a fascist, but let’s face it, he at least offers a remarkably good imitation.

Empowering Black homeownership in Richmond through collective action, by Tavarris Spinks

I’m a fifth-generation Black Richmonder and I grew up in the East End, where family wasn’t just close — they were everything.

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