Lenny's Articles
Cutting Off Planned Parenthood: Why It's a Good Thing
The Republican effort to end federal funding for the advocacy group is not an attack on black women and minorities. It's an attempt to slow the onslaught of abortions among people of color.
The Republican Battle Against the Republic
The hard line on budget cuts that the GOP is taking in Wisconsin and New Jersey and on Capitol Hill could cause a backlash against its philosophies and -- eventually -- its officeholders.
Obama's Legitimate Call for Economic Patriotism
Some conservative critics of President Obama have characterized as un-American his recent appeal to business leaders to play their role in reviving our economy. This is just plain hogwash.
Where Did Bipartisanship Go?
Harry Reid's determination to stop health care reform in the Senate -- despite hints from President Obama and others -- shows that many Democrats are more concerned about winning the political war than about a healthier America.
How to Make Health Care Repeal More Than Symbolic
The House vote to cancel President Obama's health care reforms could have real value if it triggers an honest discussion about how to do health care right.
Don't Let Politicians Take Advantage of Tucson
Rhetorical and legislative proposals indicate that some legislators want to use the shootings to set us on an un-American path.
What the Chicago Mayor's Race Says About Black America
With 20 mayoral wannabes, including a hypnotherapist and seven black candidates, there's been lots of drama in Chicago lately. But we should all be concerned about the inability of black Chicago to rally behind one office seeker.
Rethinking Barack Obama in Chi-Town
A black conservative moves to the president's hometown, meets with the folks who helped put Barack Obama in office and starts to get why there's all this love for the man who won't get his vote in 2012.
Nancy Pelosi: House Wrecker
Regardless of what happens during the last few days of the 111th Congress, the divisive and toxic legacy of the House speaker will reflect her role in dividing America.
Is Democratic Opposition to Obama Also Racial?
Republican disagreement with the president on policies is often labeled racist. What do you call it when Democrats oppose the first significant bipartisan compromise so vigorously that one of them even tosses the f-word at the president?
