Michael's Articles
2011 in Review: Hits and Misses
Before we make resolutions, says Michael Steele, we should reflect on lessons learned last year.
Toy With OWS and the Tea Party at Your Peril
Playing cynical games with these grassroots movements can backfire on leaders in both parties.
Are We Ready to Understand Thomas?
Rather than simply judge him, blacks should look at how his hard life shaped his conservative views.
A President's Grasp of the Post-9/11 World
Ten years later, President Obama has carried on President Bush's mission to keep our homeland safe.
Learning While Black
Racial and economic profiling in education endangers black students' success. Why put up with it?
Debt Deal Is Not About Who Won and Lost
The only ones who really lose are the jobless. For the rest of us, it's about tough choices, says Michael Steele.
Defending the American Dream
July Fourth is a good reminder of the dream that African Americans -- and all Americans -- can't afford to let slip away.
Obama's Energy Policy vs. Reality
The president has built a fantasy world around solving our nation's energy problems, says Michael Steele.
America, We Need to Talk About the Deficit
In his inaugural column for The Root, Michael Steele takes both sides of the aisle to task for their reaction to Rep. Paul Ryan's budget.
