Does Europe Still Heart Obama?
This week’s G-20 summit will test the continent’s love fest with Barack Obama. Note to Prez: Along with stimulus plans, take flowers and candy.
Love in the Time of the Obamas
Barack and Michelle's presidential marriage: The New York Times takes a look at how the president and first lady juggle romance and politics.
Fort Hood Shooting Kills at Least 12
Commanding general at Fort Hood says, dead gunman in mass shooting was a U.S. soldier. Two other soldiers are also suspects in the shootings.
Raise Your Voice for Health Care Reform
The NAACP is going to war for “real” health care reform. And that must include a public option.
What BET Can Teach Us About Politics
Virginia businesswoman Sheila Johnson made a winning bet by supporting a Republican. Are you taking notes?
Obama One Year Later: Tinkering We Can Believe In
In 2008, Barack Obama ran on a campaign of reform and change. In 2009, change means reform that Olympia Snowe can believe in.
Winter Read-In: The War on Terror Book Club
The wars abroad continue, and so does the smart, black, female fellowship.
The Bank Tried to Take My Home!
How a city’s clerical error led one family to the brink of homelessness.
Some of My Best Friends are Uncle Toms
Why black Republicans need to get over themselves.
Prop 8 Redux
Gay marriage is a civil rights issue, and that means it’s a black issue, too. Maybe black voters in Maine will get it right.


















