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The voice of the voter, by David W. Marshall

Former President Obama gave us a lot to think about concerning the Black vote, the Democratic Party, and the issue of misogyny.

Trump’s ‘day of love’ far from lovely, by Clarence Page

I was delighted but, alas, not all that excited by the platform of policies that Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled to court Black male voters last week.

Uncovering the Tulsa Massacre truth, by Marc H. Morial

Oct. 14, 2024 “We acknowledge descendants of the survivors, and the victims continue to bear the trauma of this act of racial terrorism. We have no expectation that there are living perpetrators who could be criminally prosecuted by us or …

Trump makes hurricane-related pain worse, by Clarence Page

While following news coverage of the horrific and deadly path of Hurricane Helene across North Carolina, I was given pause by the ironic name of a large county that received some of the worst destruction: Buncombe.

Politics is exhausting but we must stay with it, by David W. Marshall

The presidential election will be over in weeks, but it will not end the exhaustion people are having with politics. The November election is the third consecutive presidential election with Donald Trump on the ballot as his party’s nominee.

Indigenous communities lead in crucial environmental fight, by Ben Jealous

Contamination from lead, arsenic, and the other toxins in Tar Creek in Northeastern Oklahoma stole the potential of many children of the Quapaw Nation. As a parent, I can only imagine the anguish and the anger. As a lifelong activist …

Teen inventor challenges immigrant stereotypes, by David W. Marshall

It is unlikely that we will ever hear Donald Trump mention Heman Bekele by name during one of his campaign rallies. Knowing Trump’s character as a man, it would be hard to fathom seeing him properly reference Bekele in public …

Trump ‘saved’ Obamcare? Now that’s a whopper, by Clarence Page

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it is said. And in Washington, so is stealing credit.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ guilt hinges on how the women will be judged, by Mary Sanchez

For years, a barely worn blazer has hung in my closet. It features a graceful cut and fabric woven with the colors of the sea, offset by a white silken lining. The garment exemplifies a certain freshness, a vibrancy, a …

Harris’ appeal serves as a bridge between generations, by David W. Marshall

It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the generation gap we have in our nation. There always will be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on life and the nation’s …

A leadership vacuum, by L. Douglas Wilder

The Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University recently held a symposium, led by Wilder School Dean Susan T. Gooden. The subject was “Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People.” Panelists included: Bob Holsworth, managing partner of the consulting …

For a thriving Richmond, start at home, by Danny Avula

For more than 20 years, my wife, Mary Kay, and I have raised our family in Richmond’s East End. It’s the place where we cheered on our kids as they played soccer for the Powhatan Community Center, made lifelong friends …

Ensuring equal access to the ballot box is crucial for democracy, by Tom Barbour

As a former captain in the United States Marine Corps, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, a former prosecutor, and an advocate for public safety reform, I have dedicated my life to upholding the principles of justice and democracy. With …

Communities need more doctors, by Julianne Malveaux

Unequal access to high-quality health services is one of the most pervasive problems in America’s health care system. Far too often, communities of color face reduced access, higher costs, and less comprehensive care and support than their predominantly white counterparts.

Lies too easy to tell, not dispel, by Clarence Page

Sometimes amid the hoopla and hogwash of political events, I find myself jerked alert by an accidental truth that manages to break through.