Prison Rape at Tutwiler: A Disgrace!

May 24, 2012

If inmates' claims are true, the Alabama prison's latest scandal shows that it needs a major overhaul.

Cops Using Tasers on Pregnant Women: OK?

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if police officers get to use stun guns indiscriminately.

Celebrate Mothers? Yeah, Right

What we say about moms and what legislators do to moms can be very different.

NC to Vote on Banning Gay and Straight Unions

Amendment One endangers all civil unions, and its backers are trying to use black people to deny gay rights.

Oprah's Saving Grace

Two OWN shows might just provide the comeback story the network needs to survive.

HBO's 'Girls' Uses TV's Success Model

HBO's show starring young white women is about succeeding, not necessarily about excluding blacks.

What Happened to VH1?

The network that was once known for high-quality programming has sold its soul to the devil for ratings.

'N--ger Cake' Creator Is Black; So What?

The Swedish blackface dessert is still outrageous, no matter who made it.

'N--ger Cake' Flap: Hottentot Venus 2.0

When will people learn that blatant racism and sexism aren't funny?

Free Speech Isn't Always Free

There is often a real cost when people voice controversial opinions.