Cynthia 's Blog Postings

How 'Stand Your Ground' Went National

Blogging the Beltway: Activists protest ALEC, a group that pushed the controversial law.

Trayvon's Parents Want 'Simple Justice'

Blogging the Beltway: Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin describe the pain of both defending and grieving for their son.

The Supreme Court and Health Care Reform

Blogging the Beltway: Relax, says this policy analyst. The health care law isn’t going anywhere.

Santorum Wins Louisiana Primary

Blogging the Beltway: The expected Southern victory is still unlikely to be a game-changer.

President Obama Weighs In on Trayvon Martin

Blogging the Beltway: "When I think about that boy, I think about my own kids," said the president.

Faces of Obama's Health Care Reform

Blogging the Beltway: Stories of how the Affordable Care Act is working in real life.

In Illinois: More Than the Presidential Race

Blogging the Beltway: Among several contests, Mitt Romney and Jesse Jackson Jr. coasted to victory. 

Violence Against Women Act at Risk?

Blogging the Beltway: Rep. Donna Edwards says that partisan bickering around the bill's reauthorization misses the point.

High-Profile Activists Arrested at Protest

Blogging the Beltway: George Clooney and others sought to raise awareness of a crisis in Sudan.

The State Dinner Is Almost Served

Blogging the Beltway: Michelle Obama previews the British state-dinner decor and menu for girls from D.C. and the U.K.