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The Devious, Dishonest Strategy of the National Organization for Marriagenew
One NOM memo outlined a "strategic goal ... to drive a wedge between gays and blacks—two key Democratic constituencies."
INDY Week |
Jonathan Weiler |
04-13-2012 |
Commentary
Some Portlanders See a Double Standardnew
A city leader loses his job when the public learns embarrassing details of an affair he’d cultivated in his past. Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ current predicament? No. It’s the situation faced in 2006 by then-Police Chief Derrick Foxworth.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
02-04-2009 |
Politics
The New Guard of Black Democratsnew
Barack Obama's success is a tremendous boon to young black leaders, North Carolina State Rep. Ty Harrell Harrell says. But many more, and even younger, ones are needed too. "The next generation of leaders is what I'm about, and hopefully I'm a springboard for others."
How Far Philadelphia Has (and Hasn't) Come in Terms of Votingnew
Did Michael Nutter's election move Philly into a post-racial voting era? Or were voters still widely using race as a deciding factor in the polls? The frustrating answer: It was hard to tell.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-29-2008 |
Politics
Linking Harold Washington and Barack Obamanew
Did personal dynamism -- and not social or political movements -- propel our highest-profile black leaders to power?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
04-14-2008 |
Commentary
Portland's Black Community Has Barack Obama's Backnew
Or do they?
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
