African American Politics -

Opinion: Trump didn’t transform the economy — it’s mostly the same as it was under Obama | MarketWatch

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019African American Economics

But the current president has used a lot of money from the Treasury as stimulus

Housing Discrimination Complaints Reach 24-Year High, While HUD Rolls Back Fair Housing Rules | The Washington Informer

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019African American Commuities, African American Politics

As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised that if elected, deregulation of the federal government would be an administration priority. Soon after taking the oath of office, he issued an executive order requiring all departments and agencies to eliminate two existing regulations for every one new regulation proposed. In some cases, rules that were adopted […]

Will Hurd Picks a Side | The Atlantic

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019KOLUMN Magazine

If Democrats can’t persuade a moderate Republican like him to vote to impeach President Trump, they’re unlikely to win over any Republicans at all.

Man who threatened to shoot Ilhan Omar pleads guilty | Roll Call

November 20, 2019African American Politics

Patrick Carlineo Jr., of Addison, N.Y., faces 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine

The Electoral College’s Racist Origins | The Atlantic

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019African American History, African American Vote

More than two centuries after it was designed to empower southern white voters, the system continues to do just that.

Ayanna Pressley Introduces Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Resolution | Essence

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019African American Politics, Criminal Justice Reform

The United States, a nation addicted to punishment and cages, is the number one jailer in the world, something that Pressley is seeking to change.

Biden: There’s no proof marijuana isn’t a gateway drug |Axios

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

“There’s not nearly been enough evidence that has been acquired as to whether or not it is a gateway drug.”

Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts, will join Democratic presidential contest this week | The Washington Post

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019African American Politics

Deval Patrick has called party leaders, supporters and elected officials to confirm that he intends to run for the Democratic presidential nomination and will make a formal announcement in the next day or two, according to two people with knowledge of his plans. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details […]

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, widow of Baltimore Rep. Elijah Cummings, will seek his seat in Congress | The Baltimore Sun

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019African American Politics, Black Vote

Maryland Democratic Party Chairwoman Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, is running for her husband’s seat, arguing Monday she is the best option to carry out his legacy and continue his vision. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] “I am, of course, devastated at the loss of my spouse, but his spirit is with me,” […]

Mitch McConnell Faces Threat From Populist Challenger Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate Race | The Intercept

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote

SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL faces a new 2020 threat, as Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker announced the formation of an exploratory committee on Monday. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is already being challenged by Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath, who ran and lost a winnable race for a Lexington-area House seat in 2018. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] In […]