Tag Archives: Tea Party
What President Obama Could Learn from Jacksonville Mayor’s Race
America's Wire writer suggests Obama take cues from Florida's newest Black mayor
As President Barack Obama gears up for re-election some say his political standing is on…
By Craig Kirby
In the News: US Poverty Rate Soars; Lil Wayne Sounds Off On Tea Party and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web:…
By Janel Martinez
White House & Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Deal
CBC Chairman calls agreement "Satan Sandwich"
With a federal budget ceiling deadline looming, President Obama works out a deal that satisfies…
By Derek Dingle
Put Pressure on Congress To Do The Right Thing
President Obama used his bully pulpit to address the nation and his opponents
One week before a possible, first-time default on our national debt, President Obama used his…
By Derek T. Dingle
In the News: Depression in Black Men Linked to Salary; NPR Ousts CEO; Quincy Jones On His Multi-Media Grind
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
By Janel Martinez
Washington Report: Budget Talks; Obama Sits With Black Politicians; House Speaker Seeks Control
A roundup of recent changes on Capitol Hill
BLACK ENTERPRISE Washington Correspondent Joyce Jones reviews political activity in the nation’s capital that will…
By Joyce Jones
Dogfight Over Repeal of Healthcare Reform
GOP call it a job killer as jobs are added to the economy
House Republicans wasted no time during their first week in charge laying the groundwork for…
By Joyce Jones
NAACP President Ben Jealous Honored by ‘Time,’ Rising Star in Politics
Ben Jealous receives award as the organization ramps up pressure on Tea Party
Jealous, the youngest president of the NAACP, was honored by Time magazine as one of…
By Renita Burns
UPDATE Breaking News: Mysterious Package Received at NAACP Offices Today
The organization receives death threats as it calls for Tea Party to expel racists
NAACP President Ben Jealous says the organization has seen a number of death threats over…
By Renita Burns
Liberals, Progressives Rally for Jobs and Voter Turnout
‘One Nation’ pushes to keep a Democratic-controlled Congress
A veritable rainbow coalition of thousands recently gathered at the Lincoln Memorial as part of…
