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The broader view, by Dr. E. Faye Williams

I remember the commonly accepted phrase describing politics as, “All politics is lo- cal.” The obvious understanding is that the individual politician and his/her constituents are best served when the interests of the “local” constituents, not partisan interests, are paramount …

Resolutions for the Biden-Harris administration, by Ben Jealous

Electing a new president and vice president was a gift that 81 million Americans gave to ourselves and to one another.

Celebrate this holiday with care, by Glenn Ellis

After almost eight months of quarantine, face masks and hand sanitizer, we are now in the middle of two unprecedented events: The COVID-19 pandemic and the first holiday season under measures that have changed how we carry out our family …

Biden, be bold, by Julianne Malveaux

I expected neither sparks nor extreme surprises as President-elect Joe Biden began to announce his Cabinet. I did expect diversity, and we’ve seen it. But I didn’t expect the number of Obama-era retreads to be included in this Cabinet.

Revive U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

A new president takes office with the sense of possibility that comes with a new dawn. This is particularly true for President-elect Joe Biden, who will be taking office after the divisive turmoil of Donald Trump’s years in office.

We must participate in Richmond casino, by Alfred Liggins

For decades, the state of Virginia has had a dismal track record when it comes to economic inclusion for African-Americans, especially as it pertains to the award of meaningful contracts and providing equal access to economic development opportunities to Black …

Stop blocking COVID-19 relief, by Ben Jealous

It is going to be a hard Christmas for many Americans. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is soaring. The virus is spreading faster than ever. Families and small business owners whose incomes have been devastated by the COVID-19 …

The DNA of a Black woman, by Chuck Richardson

There is something magical about a fearless, intelligent, incorruptible Black woman — a woman willing to sacrifice and face any obstacle she must for a greater cause than herself. Black women have been, and continue to be, the crucible of …

All workers need paid sick days, by Sarah Milston

In Virginia, we currently have no law requiring employers to offer paid sick days for their workers. This means that working Virginians aren’t guaranteed the right to earn paid time off based on the hours they work.

Obstacles in working toward racial equity, by Julianne Malveaux

President-elect Joe Biden has included working toward racial equity in his administration’s agenda, outlining how he will expand opportunities for Black folk and other people of color. Specifically, his Build Back Better document includes a 20-page report titled, “The Biden …

Grateful even in 2020, by Ben Jealous

This hasn’t been a normal year, and it isn’t going to be a normal Thanksgiving.

Equity and diversity in marijuana legalization, by Phillip E. Thompson

This week, Gov. Ralph S. Northam threw his support behind the legalization of marijuana.

The first 100 days, by Marc H. Morial

The 77.5 million votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are the most ever cast for a presidential ticket, breaking the previous record set in 2008 for President Obama.

Roll up sleeves and get to work, by Julianne Malveaux

It took five days for the 2020 election to be called for former Vice President Joe Biden.

COVID-19 defeated Trump, by A. Peter Bailey

First, I must admit that my prediction of a Donald J. Trump victory in the 2020 presidential election was wrong.