Analysis: Do blacks want to transcend race?
A television host’s five little words in reference to Barack Obama — “I forgot he was black” — have exposed a contradiction in the idea of a post-racial nation.
Fed chief Bernanke wins 2nd term in closest vote
Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won confirmation for a second term Thursday, but only by the closest vote ever for the crucial post and after withering criticism from lawmakers for bailing out Wall Street while other Americans suffer…
My plot to sap the nation’s brainpower
On Obama’s speech, I’m puzzled by Andrew Sullivan’s response to my asking, in my previous post, “What does it matter who caused the problem [of the budget deficit]? Obama’s job is to solve it.” Andrew replies:
Let me…
Matthews: No regrets on ‘forgot Obama was black’ remark
The MSNBC host tells theGrio he’s surprised but untroubled by the commentary and conversation stirred up by his post-State of the Union remarks. “I don’t think people heard what I said,” Matthews insists.
Rep. Stupak won’t seek Mich. governor’s post
U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak says he won’t seek the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor this year and instead will run for re-election.
Post-Coakley Lib Crack-up: Matthews, Dean Call Each Other Crazy
The super-sized, take-out-a-second-mortgage-to-pay-for-it bushel basket of movie popcorn just might not be big enough.A War is breaking out among liberals, and the entertainment value could make Casablanca look like a test signal.