Lawrence D.'s Articles
Obama's Velvet-Glove Inaugural Address
Straight Up: POTUS went for the light touch. A good speech, but maybe not one for the history books.
Will Obama Go for Greatness This Time?
Straight Up: Forget policy. His inaugural address must signal that he'll leave a lasting legacy.
Slavery on Film: Sanitized No More
Straight Up: 'Django Unchained' trashes the soft-pedaled depiction that American cinema has embraced.
Are We 'Black No More'? Not Quite
All of this postracialism talk says more about how far Americans have to go than how far we've come.
10 Moments That Made 2012 Great
From Obama's debates to a Spike Lee joint, these achievements made this year memorable.
Obama's Win: An Inflection Point
Here's why the president's re-election is more important than his win in 2008.
Election 2012: The Negativity Crusade
Tired of the silly season in politics? Get ready for the mean season.
The Turn of the Tide: Clinton's DNC Speech
The former president's defense of Obama inspires a passionate believer in the Democratic agenda.
Musings on a Martha's Vineyard Summer
A leading black scholar reflects on an idyllic season on the island.
Can Our Politics Stop Being Stupid?
The news media, conservatives and liberals were all guilty of shallow thinking in the run-up to last week's election. Here are some wishes for a return to intelligence.
