Keli's Blog Postings

Who Is Incoming Sen. Tim Scott?

Five defining facts about the most powerful black politician not named Obama.

Urban Lives Saved by Suburban Gun Mayhem

It's a sad truth that our leaders only talk gun control when unspeakable tragedy hits close to home.

Susan Rice: This Decade's Lani Guinier

Bullied into withdrawing from secretary of state contention, she joins a sisterhood.

Michigan Labor Fight Hurts Blacks More

New state laws curtail the power of unions, and possibly black earning potential.

Santa Surprises Obama Early

The latest jobs numbers are good, and Sen. Jim DeMint's exit might make fiscal-cliff negotiations easier.

Fiscal Cliff: Bad for U.S., Good for Obama?

According to a poll, most Americans will blame Congress if we go over the edge.

Can Black Employers Cure Black Jobs Crisis?

As the nation celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week, it's a question worth asking.

Imagining the Obama-Romney Lunch

We don't know what the two rivals discussed, but here are three challenges that we hope came up.

This Photo Shows the GOP's Race Problem

Updated: Will a new pick at least add gender diversity to 19 proposed chairs for House committees?

Susan Rice: 1st Black Female President?

It seems that the U.N. ambassador, having endured GOP attacks, could have what it takes to lead America.