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by Joel Dreyfuss onJune 1, 2010
The conservative commentator's attack on President Obama's oldest daughter was inexcusable, but it's the other stuff in his rant that is revealing.
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by Nikita Stewart onJanuary 12, 2009
Sure, Malia Obama is just a 10-year-old kid trying to look cute at school. But for many women, her bouncing twists speak volumes.
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by Meera Bowman-Johnson onNovember 12, 2008
I guess that's why, in addition to being generally thrilled for Michelle Obama, I'm so happy that the self-proclaimed "mom in chief" is getting closer to the peace of mind that comes with finding the right school for her children. Most parents struggle with where to send their kids to school. But the decision can be especially agonizing for upwardly mobile black parents.
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