Cynthia 's Blog Postings

Rick Santorum Drops Out of the Race

Blogging the Beltway: His daughter's illness caused him to reconsider the presidential campaign.

White House Easter Egg Roll Draws Stars

Blogging the Beltway: Janelle Monáe and Forest Whitaker join the Obamas at the annual event.

Obama: Women Are Not an Interest Group

Blogging the Beltway: But as women flee the GOP, he's working to keep their growing support.

A Million Voters Registered on Easter?

Blogging the Beltway: A new coalition wants every black church to register at least 20 this Sunday.

Coca-Cola, Kraft Pull Support From ALEC

Blogging the Beltway: The leader of an activist group tells how the companies caved under pressure.

Calls for Action at King Vigil

Blogging the Beltway: On the 44th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, speakers evoked current struggles.

The President Speaks on His Faith

Blogging the Beltway: Some question his faith, but clergy at the White House gave him an "amen."

Romney Shifts to General-Election Mode

Blogging the Beltway: With three more wins, he calls the race all but over and strikes back at President Obama.

Battle of the Budgets

Blogging the Beltway: Between the GOP, House Democrats and the Black Caucus, whose fiscal plan is best?

Rethinking Trayvon's School Suspensions

Blogging the Beltway: His harsh punishment underscores a federal report on racially disparate student discipline.